J D W Sugar MillsKAR:JDWS 73 PB Ratio is 1.38 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates KAR:JDWS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨672.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J D W Sugar Mills ranks worse than 51.42% on this metric.
J D W Sugar Mills Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.37) is close to 1-year low of 1.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for J D W Sugar Mills's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:JDWS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 1.37 Max: 3.71
Current: 1.38
During the past 13 years, J D W Sugar Mills's highest PB Ratio was 3.71. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.37.
KAR:JDWS's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 51.42% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs KAR:JDWS: 1.38
During the past 12 months, J D W Sugar Mills's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of J D W Sugar Mills was 31.60% per year. The lowest was 3.20% per year. And the median was 20.75% per year.
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J D W Sugar Mills PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J D W Sugar Mills's PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Confectioners subindustry, J D W Sugar Mills's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
J D W Sugar Mills PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J D W Sugar Mills's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J D W Sugar Mills's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) has a PB Ratio of 1.38 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, J D W Sugar Mills' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 3.71. According to the industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #975 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is J D W Sugar Mills' PB Ratio too high?
J D W Sugar Mills' current PB Ratio of 1.38 is near median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 3.71. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 1.38 is 3.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #975 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, J D W Sugar Mills has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J D W Sugar Mills' PB Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #975 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This places J D W Sugar Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 1.38 is 3.8% above this benchmark. Historically, J D W Sugar Mills' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 3.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 1.33, J D W Sugar Mills has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 1,896 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J D W Sugar Mills's current PB Ratio of 1.38 is 3.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J D W Sugar Mills's current PB Ratio is 1.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J D W Sugar Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨672.77, compared to a current price of ₨929.58 — trading 38.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 3.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. J D W Sugar Mills' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS), the current PB Ratio is 1.38 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J D W Sugar Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨929.58 is trading 38.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨672.77.
GuruFocus considers J D W Sugar Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:JDWS:
PB Ratio: 1.38 (near median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: ₨672.77 vs. price of ₨929.58 (38.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#975 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:JDWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J D W Sugar Mills Ltd engages in the manufacturing and sale of crystalline sugar, electricity generation, and the management of corporate farms. Its Sugar segment involves the production and sale of crystalline sugar and joint and by-products. The Co-Generation Power segment focuses on power generation and the sale of energy to CPPA-G. The Corporate Farms segment manages corporate farms for the cultivation of sugarcane and small quantities of other crops. The Ethanol segment involves the production and sale of ethanol and by-products. Other projects for energy generation are under construction. However, the paper pulp operation is classified as a disposal group, and the majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Sugar segment. The company operates in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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