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J D W Sugar MillsKAR:JDWS +1.09%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.43 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 5.25. GuruFocus rates KAR:JDWS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨679.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,169 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J D W Sugar Mills ranks better than 79.98% on this metric.
J D W Sugar Mills's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for J D W Sugar Mills's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:JDWS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 5.25 Max: 11.09
Current: 7.43
During the past 13 years, J D W Sugar Mills's highest Yield on Cost was 11.09. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 5.25.
KAR:JDWS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 79.98% of 1169
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.4
vs KAR:JDWS: 7.43
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
J D W Sugar Mills 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KAR:JDWS vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, J D W Sugar Mills's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J D W Sugar Mills's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J D W Sugar Mills's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
J D W Sugar Mills 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.43 as of Jul. 17, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 5.25. Over the past decade, J D W Sugar Mills' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.91 to 11.09. According to the industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #234 out of 1169 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is J D W Sugar Mills' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
J D W Sugar Mills' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.43 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 5.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 11.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 7.43 is 118.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #234 out of 1169 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, J D W Sugar Mills has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J D W Sugar Mills' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #234 out of 1169 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places J D W Sugar Mills in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 7.43 is 118.5% above this benchmark. Historically, J D W Sugar Mills' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.91 to 11.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.25 vs. the industry median of 3.40, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.40, based on 1,169 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J D W Sugar Mills's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.43 is 118.5% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J D W Sugar Mills's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.43, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 5.25. 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 ₨679.83, compared to a current price of ₨951.94 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.43, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 5.25 and 118.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.40. J D W Sugar Mills' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.43 as of Jul. 17, 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 ₨951.94 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨679.83.
GuruFocus considers J D W Sugar Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:JDWS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.43 (42% above median its 10-year median of 5.25)
GF Value™: ₨679.83 vs. price of ₨951.94 (40% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#234 of 1169)
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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