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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Check Before You Invest : Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd

BSE: 543273 NSE: KMEW ISIN: INE0CJD01029
  |   Sector:  Construction & Infrastructure   |   Industry:  Ship Building

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd belong to?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd belongs to the Construction & Infrastructure sector, operating specifically within the Ship Building segment.
Q.2 Is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd a good quality company?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd is a quality company, based on a 10 year financial track record.
Q.3 Is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd appears Somewhat overvalued, as its key valuation ratios are above with their past averages.
Q.4 Is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd a good buy now?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd is a good buy now, based on strong price trend analysis suggesting prices may rise. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

Q.1 Revenue growth of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd revenue growth is 7.1% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year CAGR of 54.2% , indicating slower growth.
Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 37.4% for FY-2025 , which is in line with its 5 year median of 37.4% , indicating stable margins.
Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 38.17% for FY-2025 , which is in line with its 5 year median of 38.17% indicating stable margins.
Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd Net Profit Margin is 23.44% for FY-2025 , is below with its 5 year median of 23.93%, indicating decreasing margins.
Current Level Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin 37.4 37.4
Operating Profit Margin 38.17 38.17
Net Profit Margin 23.44 23.93
Q.5 Return on Asset of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd Return on Asset is 13.29(x), which is below its 5 year historical median of 19.08(x), indicating deteriorated asset utilization efficiency.
Q.6 Return on Equity (ROE) of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd Return on equity is 19.85% for FY-2025 , which is below its historical median of 38.22%, indicating the business is making worse use of its shareholders capital.
Q.7 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd Return on capital employed is 23.8% for FY-2025 , which is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital(WACC) 14%, indicating value creation.
Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 22 , above its historical median of 13 , indicating deteriorated working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level Historic Median
Asset Turnover 0.57 0.77
ROE 19.85 38.22
ROCE 23.8 34.69
Cash Conversion Cycle 22 13
Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.48 , which is lower with the industry average of 2.86 , indicating lower debt levels in the industry.
Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 2.32 , which is at a moderate level, indicating the business is able to service its debt comfortably.

Ownership & governance

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd?
Promoters hold 53.63% of the Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

Q.1 Revenue growth of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd vs industry peers?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd revenue CAGR is 54.17% , compared to the industry median CAGR of 19.16% , indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level Industry Median
Revenue 149.2 92.8
Gross Profit 55.7 20.8
Operating Profit 57 20.7
Net Profit 35 12.5
Operating Efficiency
Current Level Industry Median
Asset Turnover 0.57 1.05
ROE 19.85 21.02
ROCE 23.8 20.01
Cash Conversion Cycle 22.06 36908

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 years, the stock has delivered a CAGR of 0% based on the current price.
Q.2 What return has the stock given over the last decade?
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price - 148.1% 52.8% 152.7%
Q.3 Valuation ratios of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E is higher that its historical median.
Q.4 How do the current valuation ratios measure up against the historic numbers and the current industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current Historic Median Industry Median
Price to Earnings 77.53 23.62 41.35
Price to Book 8.49 8.40 6.36
Price to Sales 21.73 5.66 4.89
EV to EBITDA 51.17 16.04 12.20

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