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 ₹ 1,809 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 1,677
- High / Low ₹ 2,485 / 1,090
- Stock P/E 36.5
- Book Value ₹ 201
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 24.7 %
- ROE 25.8 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 61.3% 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 8.33 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 | |
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11 | 11 | 24 | 33 | 61 | 202 | 164 | 201 | |
8 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 29 | 133 | 114 | 122 | |
Operating Profit | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 32 | 69 | 50 | 78 |
OPM % | 24% | 41% | 32% | 40% | 53% | 34% | 30% | 39% |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
Interest | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
Depreciation | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 |
Profit before tax | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 63 | 43 | 62 |
Tax % | 34% | 10% | 20% | 28% | 25% | 26% | 23% | 20% |
1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 48 | 39 | 50 | |
EPS in Rs | 1,320.00 | 7.60 | 18.16 | 6.37 | 19.89 | 43.97 | 36.03 | 46.12 |
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: | 87% |
1 Year: | 20% |
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 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Reserves | 2 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 37 | 123 | 156 | 207 |
7 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 60 | 133 | |
5 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 50 | 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 | 5 | 11 | 29 | 60 |
3 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 34 | 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 | 1 | -276 | -14 | 61 | -15 | 55 | 82 | 86 |
ROCE % | 24% | 27% | 30% | 50% | 55% | 24% | 25% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Investor Presentation
7 Jun - Investor Presentation on Audited Consolidated and Standalone Financial Results of the Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited for the Quarter and Year ended March 31, …
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
2 Jun - Copies of Newspaper Advertisement regarding the extracts of Audited Consolidated and Standalone Financial Results of the Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited for the quarter …
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting Dated May 30 2025
30 May - Approved FY25 audited results; acquired 30% IPDPL, 26% KIPPL, 50% KMEWPL stakes.
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Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance
30 May - Annual Secretarial Compliance Report confirming full regulatory compliance for FY ended March 31, 2025.
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Board Meeting Intimation for Consideration And Approval Of Audited Standalone And Consolidated Financial Results Of The Company For The Quarter And Year Ended March 31, 2025
26 May - Board meeting on May 30, 2025, to approve audited financial results for FY ended March 31, 2025.
Annual reports
Concalls
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Jun 2025TranscriptNotesPPT
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Feb 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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Jun 2023Transcript PPT
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Nov 2022Transcript PPT
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Jun 2022Transcript PPT
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.