Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited engages in the ownership, operation, and chartering/hiring of marine crafts in India. It operates through three segments: Dredging, Owning, and Operating Marine and Port Ancillary Crafts; Ship Building and Repair and Maintenance of Marine Crafts; and Marine Infrastructure. The company also provides repair and maintenance/refitting services for marine c… Read more
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₹2.43 Billion INR
Based on the latest financial reports, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has net assets worth ₹2.43 Billion INR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₹4.32 Billion) and total liabilities (₹1.90 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₹2.43 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 56.13% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 64.05% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 69.56 |
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited - Net Assets Trend (2022–2025)
This chart illustrates how Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (2022–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited from 2022 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | ₹2.20 Billion | +29.15% |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹1.70 Billion | +24.62% |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹1.37 Billion | +174.40% |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹497.89 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 359.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₹1.37 Billion | 62.78% |
| Common Stock | ₹108.01 Million | 4.97% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹237.66 Million | 10.93% |
| Other Components | ₹463.72 Million | 21.33% |
| Total Equity | ₹2.17 Billion | 100.00% |
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Twin Disc Incorporated
NASDAQ:TWIN
|
$154.46 Million |
|
Lem Holding SA
SW:LEHN
|
$154.51 Million |
|
Norion Bank
ST:NORION
|
$154.57 Million |
|
Ligitek Electronics Co Ltd
TWO:8111
|
$154.65 Million |
|
VNV Global AB
ST:VNV
|
$154.30 Million |
|
Dilip Buildcon Limited
NSE:DBL
|
$154.27 Million |
|
Hwashin
KO:010690
|
$154.26 Million |
|
Shenzhen New Land Co Ltd
SHE:300778
|
$154.21 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,676,244,000 to 2,174,514,000, a change of 498,270,000 (29.7%).
- Net income of 498,081,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 237,661,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 237,472,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₹498.08 Million | +22.91% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹237.66 Million | +10.93% |
| Other Changes | ₹-237.47 Million | -10.92% |
| Total Change | ₹- | 29.73% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 15.38x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 66.93x to 15.38x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-31 | ₹23.14 | ₹1548.60 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹62.03 | ₹1548.60 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹77.60 | ₹1548.60 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | ₹100.66 | ₹1548.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 22.91%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 24.82%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.50x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.83x
- Recent ROE (22.91%) is below the historical average (29.82%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.98% | 33.32% | 0.65x | 1.98x | ₹156.21 Million |
| 2023 | 35.11% | 23.34% | 0.96x | 1.56x | ₹336.46 Million |
| 2024 | 18.29% | 18.75% | 0.63x | 1.55x | ₹139.03 Million |
| 2025 | 22.91% | 24.82% | 0.50x | 1.83x | ₹280.63 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Marine Shipping industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Marine Shipping
- Average net assets among peers: $42,263,068,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 12.73%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) | ₹2.43 Billion | 42.98% | 0.78x | $154.38 Million |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (ADANIPORTS) | $65.39 Billion | 23.52% | 2.22x | $12.97 Billion |
| Essar Shipping Limited (ESSARSHPNG) | $33.33 Billion | -16.51% | 2.05x | $15.09 Million |
| The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GESHIP) | $77.05 Billion | 11.92% | 0.84x | $1.63 Billion |
| Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (GPPL) | $23.11 Billion | 13.55% | 0.24x | $475.75 Million |
| JSW Infrastructure Limited (JSWINFRA) | $104.89 Billion | 14.33% | 0.61x | $798.47 Million |
| Shipping Corporation Of India Limited (SCI) | $23.97 Billion | 26.16% | 1.11x | $488.30 Million |
| Seamec Limited (SEAMECLTD) | $2.38 Billion | 24.65% | 0.16x | $86.84 Million |
| Transworld Shipping Lines Limited (TRANSWORLD) | $8.00 Billion | 4.24% | 0.50x | $9.41 Million |