Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (IN:KMEW)
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
₹2,128.00
▲(19.85% Upside)
Action:N/A
Date:06/05/26
The score is driven primarily by strong reported growth/profitability and an improving leverage profile, offset by a significant cash-flow deterioration that raises earnings-quality and liquidity risk. Technical indicators are soft in the near term, and the high P/E valuation leaves limited margin of safety.
Positive Factors
Sharp Revenue Growth
A sustained, large revenue acceleration demonstrates expanding market demand and successful commercial execution in marine services. Over 2-6 months this supports durable top-line momentum, better fixed-cost absorption and the potential to sustain higher operating leverage if cash conversion issues are addressed.
Negative Factors
Poor Cash Conversion
A sharp deterioration in operating and free cash flow creates persistent liquidity and earnings-quality risks. Even with strong reported profits, failure to convert earnings to cash can force reliance on external funding, constrain capex maintenance of marine assets, and elevate refinancing risk over months.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Sharp Revenue Growth
A sustained, large revenue acceleration demonstrates expanding market demand and successful commercial execution in marine services. Over 2-6 months this supports durable top-line momentum, better fixed-cost absorption and the potential to sustain higher operating leverage if cash conversion issues are addressed.
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Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) vs. iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA)
Market Cap
₹50.25B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)12.86K
Price to Earnings (P/E)68.1
Beta (1Y)1.59
Revenue Growth27.69%
EPS Growth19.65%
CountryIN
Employees311
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryMarine Shipping
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)20.10
Shares Outstanding24,444,107
10 Day Avg. Volume4,889
30 Day Avg. Volume12,863
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)56.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹4.81B
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Established in Mumbai, India, in 2015, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd. specializes in the ownership, management, and leasing of diverse marine vessels across India. The company operates through three core divisions: delivering dredging s...
How the Company Makes Money
KMEW primarily makes money by providing marine services to customers involved in port, coastal, and inland waterway activities, where it charges service fees under commercial contracts. Key revenue streams typically include earnings from operating...
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
29
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||
| Total Revenue | 976.49M | 2.56B | 2.01B |
| Gross Profit | 427.19M | 993.65M | 880.58M |
| EBITDA | 439.75M | 1.12B | 819.75M |
| Net Income | 224.04M | 788.03M | 498.08M |
Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | 4.32B | 8.20B | 3.99B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 600.31M | 780.73M | 449.73M |
| Total Debt | 1.46B | 2.22B | 1.33B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.90B | 2.47B | 1.79B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.40B | 5.70B | 2.17B |
Cash Flow | |||
| Free Cash Flow | -565.57M | -3.19B | -433.81M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 78.77M | -2.00B | 578.39M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -626.09M | -1.04B | -1.27B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 591.91M | 3.47B | 634.97M |
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84 Outperform | ₹201.57B | 6.85 | ― | 2.51% | 1.63% | 25.52% | |
74 Outperform | ₹144.00B | 10.64 | ― | 4.43% | 3.10% | 60.40% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | ₹34.35B | 13.65 | ― | ― | 46.12% | 180.51% | |
57 Neutral | ₹50.25B | 68.12 | ― | ― | 27.69% | 19.65% | |
52 Neutral | ₹31.84B | 598.71 | ― | ― | 5.80% | ― | |
43 Neutral | ₹5.10B | -4.53 | ― | ― | -82.65% | -116.98% |
* Industrials Sector Average
IN:KMEW
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited
2,055.80
1,213.38
144.04%
IN:DREDGECORP
Dredging Corporation of India Limited
1,137.00
429.70
60.75%
IN:ESSARSHPNG
Essar Shipping Limited.
24.63
-3.98
-13.91%
IN:GESHIP
Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd.
1,411.90
475.78
50.82%
IN:SCI
Shipping Corporation of India Limited
309.15
101.46
48.85%
IN:SEAMECLTD
SEAMEC Limited
1,351.20
513.90
61.38%
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited Corporate Events
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Launches E-Postal Ballot for Special Resolution
Jun 2, 2026
Knowledge Marine Engineering Works Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for a special resolution, with the notice dated May 29, 2026 being circulated electronically in line with Ministry of Corporate Affairs ...
Knowledge Marine Promoter Group Increases Stake Through Open-Market Purchases
Jun 2, 2026
Knowledge Marine Engineering Works Limited has disclosed that key designated persons, including Managing Director and promoter Saurabh Daswani, CEO and promoter group member Sujay Kewalramani, and CTO and promoter group member Pinkesh Kewalramani...
Knowledge Marine Expands Shipbuilding Footprint with Strategic Waterfront Land Acquisition
May 4, 2026
Knowledge Marine Engineering Works Limited has acquired approximately 15 acres of prime waterfront land, with an option for an additional 5 acres, at Saphale in Palghar, Maharashtra, through its subsidiary Knowledge Shipyard Private Limited. The ...
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