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The historical rank and industry rank for J D W Sugar Mills's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:JDWS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.22 Med: 5.67 Max: 13.26
Current: 8.34
KAR:JDWS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 66.07% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.75
vs KAR:JDWS: 8.34
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
J D W Sugar Mills Pretax Margin % Related Terms
J D W Sugar Mills Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J D W Sugar Mills's Pretax Margin % 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.
KAR:JDWS vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, J D W Sugar Mills's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J D W Sugar Mills's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J D W Sugar Mills's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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.
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) has a Pretax Margin % of -4.06% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #663 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is J D W Sugar Mills' Pretax Margin % too high?
J D W Sugar Mills' current Pretax Margin % is -4.06%. Based on the distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #663 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, J D W Sugar Mills has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J D W Sugar Mills' Pretax Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #663 out of 1954 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts J D W Sugar Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.75. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.75, based on 1,954 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J D W Sugar Mills's current Pretax Margin % is -4.06%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨755.70, compared to a current price of ₨902.69 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -4.06%. J D W Sugar Mills' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS), the current Pretax Margin % is -4.06% as of Jun. 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 ₨902.69 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨755.70.
GuruFocus considers J D W Sugar Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:JDWS:
Pretax Margin %: -4.06%
GF Value™: ₨755.70 vs. price of ₨902.69 (19.5% above fair value)
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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