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Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works

KMEW NSE
₹3,329.90 +118.40 (+3.69%)
P/E
62.30
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Close 4 Nov 2026 ₹3,329.90 +1,945.55 +141% 1Y
Start ₹1,384.35

Key Fundamentals

MicrocapEngineering ServicesServices

Price-based figures as of · EPS basis: Consolidated · TTM

ROCE
16.30%
Debt to Equity
0.39
EPS (TTM)
₹53.45
Book Value
₹288.28
Market Cap
—
P/E (TTM)
62.30
P/B
11.55
ROE
20.00%
Dividend Yield
0.00%
EBITDA
₹112 Cr
52W High
₹3,409.00
52W Low
₹1,243.05
Day Range
₹3,159.90 – ₹3,357.00
Volume
90,334

Peer Comparison

Services › Engineering Services › Dredging

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works peer comparison
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (this company)
₹3,329.9062.30₹8,138 Cr11.550.00%20.00%16.30%₹323 Cr₹132 Cr
Dredging Corporation of India
₹879.3062.63₹2,439 Cr1.980.00%0.39%4.28%₹1,322 Cr₹39 Cr
Median 2 companies₹2,104.6062.47₹5,289 Cr6.770.00%10.20%10.29%₹823 Cr₹86 Cr

Comparable companies in the same industry. Market cap, P/E and P/B use the latest price; other metrics are as reported in filings. A dash means the figure is not published for that company.

Tapetide Score

Data-driven rating, 0–100, as of . How it works →

Overall score

58 Good

Data confidence 100/100

Category scores

Quality
63
Good
Returns, margins, earnings quality 22% weight
Valuation
21
Poor
Cheap vs sector & own history 24% weight
Growth
87
Strong
Sales & profit trajectory 9% weight
Financial Health
70
Strong
Solvency, leverage, coverage 9% weight
Momentum
99
Strong
Trend strength, vol-adjusted 12% weight
Ownership
51
Average
FII/DII/promoter flows 24% weight

The Tapetide Score is data analysis, not investment advice. Tapetide is not a SEBI-registered research analyst or investment adviser.

Key Insights

Strengths

3
  • Company is expected to give good quarter
  • Company has delivered good profit growth of 64.5% CAGR over last 5 years
  • Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 21.6%

Weaknesses

4
  • Stock is trading at 14.4 times its book value
  • Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
  • Promoter holding has decreased over last quarter: -3.64%
  • Tax rate seems low

Technical Indicators

Technical signals: verdict and indicator counts
GroupSignalBearishNeutralBullish
OverallStrong Bullish2611
OscillatorsBearish261
Moving AveragesStrong Bullish0010

Key readings

RSI (14)
60.01
Neutral
MACD (12,26,9)
53.78
Bearish
SMA (50)
3,045.04
Bullish
SMA (200)
2,247.02
Bullish

As of

Growth Rate

From the financial statements below. 5Y, 3Y: compound annual growth to Mar 2026; 1Y: fiscal year to Mar 2026 against Mar 2025; TTM: four quarters to Jun 2026 against Jun 2025.

Revenue

Revenue growth by window
5Y+50.64%
3Y+8.22%
1Y+27.36%
TTM+57.56%

Net profit

Net profit growth by window
5Y+62.37%
3Y+18.07%
1Y+58.00%
TTM+158.82%

Operating cash flow

Operating cash flow growth by window
5Y+71.42%
3Y+52.17%
1Y+27.59%
TTM—

TTM: Reported once a year, so there is no trailing-twelve-month figure.

Operating margin· change in pp

Operating margin growth by window
5Y−1.50 pp
3Y+3.73 pp
1Y−0.92 pp
TTM+6.26 pp

Revenue by year

Revenue by year, ₹ crore
Mar 2018₹11.00 Cr
Mar 2019₹11.00 Cr
Mar 2020₹24.00 Cr
Mar 2021₹33.00 Cr
Mar 2022₹61.00 Cr
Mar 2023₹202 Cr
Mar 2024₹164 Cr
Mar 2025₹201 Cr
Mar 2026₹256 Cr

Net profit by year

Net profit by year, ₹ crore
Mar 2018₹1.00 Cr
Mar 2019₹3.00 Cr
Mar 2020₹5.00 Cr
Mar 2021₹7.00 Cr
Mar 2022₹21.00 Cr
Mar 2023₹48.00 Cr
Mar 2024₹31.00 Cr
Mar 2025₹50.00 Cr
Mar 2026₹79.00 Cr

Analyst Forecasts

Forecast For
Sep 26 consensus · EBITDA
₹38.50 Cr −49.7% vs Jun 26
Reported High Mean Low

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

Generated 6 Jul 2026
AI opinion · based on fundamentals
Risk high

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd is a services sector company with a market cap of ₹5,512 Cr trading at a PE of 70x and 9.46x book value. The company has delivered strong 5-year profit CAGR of 64% and 5-year sales CAGR of 50%, while its stock has appreciated 174% in the last 1 year. ROE stands at 20% for the last year with a 3-year average of 22%.

Bull Case 8
  • Exceptional 5-year compounded profit growth of 64% CAGR indicates strong earnings momentum
  • 5-year compounded sales growth of 50% CAGR demonstrates sustained revenue expansion in the marine services segment
  • TTM profit growth of 59% shows continued acceleration in earnings on a larger base
  • Consistent ROE track record with 3-year ROE at 22% and 5-year ROE at 26%, indicating efficient capital deployment
  • TTM sales growth of 28% suggests ongoing demand for marine engineering services
  • Stock CAGR of 61% over 3 years reflects sustained market re-rating aligned with earnings delivery
  • Company is expected to deliver a good upcoming quarter based on operational trends
  • Zero debt-to-equity (not reported as a concern) and self-funded growth model supports financial resilience
Bear Case 7
  • Stock trading at 9.46x book value indicates a steep premium to asset base, making valuation vulnerable to any earnings miss
  • Promoter holding has decreased by 13.5% over the last 3 years, signaling potential dilution or reduced insider confidence
  • Zero dividend yield despite repeated profitability suggests shareholders are not receiving direct returns
  • 1-year stock CAGR of 174% far exceeds TTM profit growth of 59%, indicating price has run ahead of fundamentals
  • 3-year sales CAGR of only 8% compared to 5-year CAGR of 50% suggests a period of revenue deceleration in recent years
  • Tax rate appears low, which if normalized could compress net margins going forward
  • Limited 10-year operating history data available makes long-term consistency difficult to assess

This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.

AI News Digest

121d ago

TL;DR: KMEW is executing well with 100% fleet utilization, a strong ₹3,000 Cr bid pipeline, and new order wins in the hybrid electric vessel space. Key risks include promoter share sales and institutional pushback on related party transactions with group entities. The growth trajectory appears intact with expanding capacity and green energy pivot, though governance concerns around RPTs warrant monitoring.

Headwinds 2
  • Promoters sell 5.12 lakh shares Jun 21

    Promoters sold 5,12,820 equity shares via open market on June 19, 2026, signaling potential insider profit-taking.

  • Institutions oppose related party deals Jul 6

    Public institutions largely opposed material related party transactions with Knowledge Shipyard Private Limited for FY26 and FY27, though resolutions passed with over 93% votes in favour.

Positives 2
  • ₹3,000 Cr bid pipeline, full utilization Jun 21

    KMEW reported a ₹3,000 crore bid pipeline with 100% fleet utilization, while expanding shipyard and green tug capacity.

  • ₹66.11 Cr IWAI hybrid ferry order Jun 20

    Secured ₹66.11 Cr order from IWAI for 10 hybrid electric ferries with 10-month construction and 60-month maintenance contract.

Neutral 3
  • Shareholders approve RPT resolutions Jul 6

    Three resolutions passed via postal ballot including material related party transactions with Knowledge Shipyard and increased Section 186 investment limits, with over 93% votes in favour.

  • Promoters hold 1.31 Cr shares unencumbered Jun 15

    Promoters held 1.31 crore equity shares as of March 31, 2026, with no shares encumbered during FY26.

  • Investor meet hosted June 19 Jun 9

    KMEW hosted a virtual analyst meet on June 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM IST.

Quarterly Results

₹ Cr
KMEW quarterly results, ₹ crore
Particulars Sep 2022Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Sales
123
16
41
43
52
58
47
48
50
90
68
115
Expenses
88
12
31
27
31
33
31
29
30
51
49
42
Operating Profit
35
4
10
16
21
25
17
20
20
39
19
73
OPM %
28%
25%
24%
37%
40%
43%
35%
41%
40%
43%
27%
64%
Other Income
0
0
2
0
1.56
1
3
1
1
3
11
3
Interest
1
1
2
2
3.85
3
3
4
4
3
4
5
Depreciation
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
8
6
PBT
32
2
8
12
17
19
14
13
14
35
17
65
Tax %
26%
32%
13%
13%
25%
19%
23%
17%
13%
5%
−36%
4%
Net Profit
24
1
7
10
13
16
11
11
12
33
24
63
EPS (₹)
11.52
0.68
3.38
4.77
5.82
7.38
5.04
5.22
5.19
12.45
10.72
25.09

Profit & Loss

₹ Cr
KMEW profit and loss, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026TTM
Sales
11
11
24
33
61
202
164
201
256
323
Expenses
8
6
16
20
29
133
114
122
159
173
Operating Profit
3
4
8
13
32
69
50
78
97
151
OPM %
24%
41%
32%
40%
53%
34%
30%
39%
38%
47%
Other Income
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
5
16
18
Interest
0
1
1
2
2
2
4
10
15
16
Depreciation
0
1
2
2
2
4
8
11
19
21
PBT
2
3
5
9
28
63
41
62
79
131
Tax %
34%
10%
20%
28%
25%
26%
25%
20%
0%
—
Net Profit
1
3
5
7
21
48
31
50
79
131
EPS (₹)
—
3.8
9.08
3.18
9.93
21.99
14.13
23.06
32.24
53.45
Div. Payout %
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
—

Balance Sheet

₹ Cr
KMEW balance sheet, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Equity Capital
0.01
2
2
10
10
11
11
11
12
Reserves
2
4
8
17
37
123
157
207
558
Borrowings
7
11
16
17
26
25
60
133
222
Other Liabilities
5
12
9
7
20
50
32
43
28
Total Liabilities
14
30
36
51
94
209
259
394
820
Fixed Assets
11
12
27
28
53
59
108
159
211
CWIP
0
8
0
3
2
8
12
50
99
Investments
0
1
1
0
3
11
29
0
0
Other Assets
3
9
7
20
36
131
110
185
510
Total Assets
14
30
36
51
94
209
259
394
820

Cash Flow

₹ Cr
KMEW cash flow, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Operating
3
11
2
5
35
21
38
58
74
Investing
−10
−9
−11
−4
−31
−23
−72
−105
−379
Financing
7
5
4
9
7
35
28
64
347
Net Cash Flow
0
7
−6
10
11
33
−5
17
42
Free Cash Flow
−8
2
10
2
8
4
−20
−43
−45
CFO/OP
133
268
32
51
126
53
95
78
89

Ratios

KMEW financial ratios, annual
Particulars Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Debtor Days
57
36
46
4
24
101
86
131
109
Cash Conversion Cycle
57
36
46
4
24
101
86
131
109
Working Capital Days
−73
−365
−92
3
−71
19
31
38
−67
ROCE %
—
24%
27%
30%
50%
55%
23%
25%
16%

Insights

Beta

AI-extracted from concalls & annual reports · figures as reported, with sources

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65 extracted metrics across FY18–FY27.

Shareholding Pattern

As of Sep 2026

  • Promoters 50.30%
  • Public 24.80%
  • FIIs 12.72%
  • Others 8.43%
  • DIIs 3.75%

No promoter shares pledged as of 14 Oct 2026

Change vs previous quarter

Not shown for some quarters: Others. Not available separately for this quarter: the shareholding filing gives Public and Others as one figure, shown under Public, so Others is left blank rather than estimated.

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions about Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works

What does Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd do?
Incorporated in 2015, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd provides dredging services, owning and operating marine craft, and repairing, maintaining and refitting marine crafts and marine infrastructure
Where is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd (KMEW) listed?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd trades as KMEW on the NSE and under code 543273 on the BSE.
Which sector does Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd belong to?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd is classified under the Engineering Services sector, in the Dredging industry.
What is the PE ratio of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd trades at a PE ratio of 62.30 as of 4 Nov 2026, on earnings per share of ₹53.45, against a book value of ₹288.28 per share.
What is the 52-week high and low of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Over the last 52 weeks Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd has traded between ₹1,243.05 and ₹3,409 as of 4 Nov 2026.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd reported a return on equity of 20.00%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.39.

Company Information

Incorporated in 2015, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd provides dredging services, owning and operating marine craft, and repairing, maintaining and refitting marine crafts and marine infrastructure

Website kmew.in
Listed 14 Nov 2024
Face Value ₹5

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