Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd
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[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 2,618 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 2,434
- High / Low ₹ 2,525 / 1,264
- Stock P/E 51.2
- Book Value ₹ 201
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 24.7 %
- ROE 25.9 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 61.5% CAGR over last 5 years
- Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 31.4%
Cons
- Stock is trading at 12.1 times its book value
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -12.6%
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Peer comparison
Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
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11 | 11 | 24 | 33 | 61 | 202 | 164 | 201 | 206 | |
8 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 29 | 133 | 114 | 122 | 124 | |
Operating Profit | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 32 | 69 | 50 | 78 | 82 |
OPM % | 24% | 41% | 32% | 40% | 53% | 34% | 30% | 39% | 40% |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
Interest | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 |
Depreciation | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 12 |
Profit before tax | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 63 | 43 | 62 | 64 |
Tax % | 34% | 10% | 20% | 28% | 25% | 26% | 23% | 20% | |
1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 47 | 39 | 50 | 50 | |
EPS in Rs | 1,320.00 | 7.60 | 18.16 | 6.37 | 19.89 | 43.56 | 36.03 | 46.12 | 47.34 |
Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 53% |
3 Years: | 49% |
TTM: | 23% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 61% |
3 Years: | 35% |
TTM: | 28% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | % |
3 Years: | 65% |
1 Year: | 37% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 33% |
3 Years: | 31% |
Last Year: | 26% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Equity Capital | 0.01 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Reserves | 2 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 37 | 123 | 156 | 207 |
7 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 60 | 133 | |
5 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 51 | 31 | 48 | |
Total Liabilities | 14 | 30 | 36 | 51 | 94 | 209 | 258 | 399 |
11 | 12 | 27 | 28 | 53 | 59 | 107 | 159 | |
CWIP | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 50 |
Investments | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 29 | 60 |
3 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 36 | 131 | 110 | 129 | |
Total Assets | 14 | 30 | 36 | 51 | 94 | 209 | 258 | 399 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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3 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 21 | 34 | 58 | |
-10 | -9 | -11 | -4 | -31 | -23 | -72 | -127 | |
7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 35 | 32 | 64 | |
Net Cash Flow | -0 | 7 | -6 | 10 | 11 | 33 | -5 | -6 |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Debtor Days | 57 | 36 | 46 | 4 | 24 | 101 | 96 | 131 |
Inventory Days | ||||||||
Days Payable | ||||||||
Cash Conversion Cycle | 57 | 36 | 46 | 4 | 24 | 101 | 96 | 131 |
Working Capital Days | -73 | -365 | -92 | 3 | -71 | 19 | 41 | -34 |
ROCE % | 24% | 27% | 30% | 50% | 55% | 24% | 25% |
Documents
Announcements
- Notice Of Extra-Ordinary General Meeting Of The Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited 2m
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Press Release / Media Release
6h - Raised INR 284.81 Cr via preferential issue; Convergent funds invest INR 240 Cr for 10.3% (Sep 17, 2025).
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Issue of Securities
7h - Preferential issue of 1,421,054 shares and 77,946 warrants raising Rs284.81 crore; EGM Oct 9, 2025.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting Dated September 17, 2025
7h - Preferential issue: 14,21,054 shares at Rs1,900 (₹270.00 crore) and 77,946 warrants at Rs1,900 (₹14.81 crore); EGM Oct 9, 2025.
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Closure of Trading Window
12 Sep - Board meeting Sep 17, 2025 to consider private placement/preferential issue of equity/convertibles; EGM notice proposed.
Annual reports
Concalls
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Jun 2025TranscriptNotesPPT
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Nov 2024TranscriptNotesPPT
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Jun 2024Transcript PPT
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Nov 2023Transcript PPT REC
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Nov 2022Transcript PPT
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Business Overview:[1]
KMEWL is engaged in dredging, owning, chartering/hiring, manning, operating, and technical maintenance of marine crafts, as well as repairs and maintenance of marine infrastructure in India and Myanmar. The company’s fleet includes pilot boats, speed patrol boats, survey boats, grab dredgers, trailing suction hopper dredgers, mooring launches, and service boats. Its operational marine assets include River Pearl 1 through River Pearl 12.