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Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) Share Price Falls 6.48%: KMEW Share Price Today, Valuation and Sector Context

21 Oct 2026 • 9:58 am

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) Share Price Falls 6.48%: KMEW Share Price Today, Valuation and Sector Context
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) share price fell to Rs 3,109.1 today, down 6.48% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 8,432.49 crore.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price is under focus today after KMEW traded at Rs 3,109.10, down 6.48% from the previous close, with market capitalisation at Rs 8,432.49 crore. The move places Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price in the day’s price-fall spotlight, and the latest Univest figures show a clear gap between the opening level and the current price. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. The stock’s latest session also matters because Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price sits in the Mid Cap category, which helps frame the valuation, peer comparison and sector context. For readers tracking Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Stock News, the key questions today are simple: what changed in price action, how do the fundamentals compare with the ship building space, and what should investors monitor next?

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price is therefore being watched not only for the decline itself, but also for what the numbers say about valuation and sector positioning. Univest data allows a clean read-through of the day’s move without speculation. The company’s P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS and book value all add context to the move, while the sector benchmark shows how KMEW compares with listed ship building peers. That combination makes Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price relevant for intraday market tracking as well as fundamental analysis.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric Value
Current Price Rs 3,109.1
Previous Close Rs 3,324.55
Today's Move -Rs 215.45 (-6.48%)
Open Rs 3,301.8
High Rs 3,334.45
Low Rs 3,101.9
Market Capitalisation Rs 8,432.49 crore
Market Cap Category Mid Cap

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price today reflects a sharp one-session decline, with the stock last traded at Rs 3,109.10 versus the previous close of Rs 3,324.55. The day change was Rs -215.45 and the day change percent was -6.48%, while the stock opened at Rs 3,301.80, touched a high of Rs 3,334.45 and a low of Rs 3,101.90. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price therefore moved lower from the opening level and traded near the lower end of the day’s range at the time of the update.

The market capitalisation stood at Rs 8,432.49 crore, which keeps KMEW within the Mid Cap category. For traders and investors following Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price Today, the important point is that the day’s fall is confirmed by the intraday path itself: the stock traded below the previous close and stayed close to the day low as of 21 October 2026 at 9:53:14 AM IST. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price News is therefore focused on the size of the move and the intraday position rather than any stated trigger. That leads directly into the fundamental setup behind the stock.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) Fundamental Analysis

Metric Value
Market Capitalisation Rs 8,432.49 crore
P/E Ratio 65.08x
P/B Ratio 10.62x
ROE 20.18%
ROCE 16.39%
EPS Rs 51.08
Book Value Per Share Rs 313.02
Dividend Yield 0%

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) fundamental metrics show P/E 65.08x, P/B 10.62x, ROE 20.18%, ROCE 16.39%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works has a market capitalisation of Rs 8,432.49 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 65.08x, P/B at 10.62x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 20.18% and ROCE of 16.39%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 51.08, book value per share of Rs 313.02, dividend yield of 0%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 29.42x, median ROE of 23.77%, median ROCE of 27.05%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric Value
Sector Ship Building
Industry Ship Building
Benchmark Scope same industry
Company P/E Ratio 65.08x
Benchmark Median P/E 29.42x
Benchmark Average P/E 34.69x
Benchmark P/E Range 8.55x to 65.08x
Company P/B Ratio 10.62x
Benchmark Median P/B 7.28x
Benchmark Average P/B 6.58x
Company ROE 20.18%
Benchmark Median ROE 23.77%
Benchmark Average ROE 37.13%
Company ROCE 16.39%
Benchmark Median ROCE 27.05%
Benchmark Average ROCE 32.15%
Company Market Capitalisation Rs 8,432.49 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap Rs 16,165.74 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap Rs 24,614.43 crore

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) operates in the Ship Building sector, within the Ship Building industry.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) has a P/E ratio of 65.08x, which is above the benchmark median of 29.42x, a difference of +121.21%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) has a ROE of 20.18%, which is below the benchmark median of 23.77%, a difference of -15.1%. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) has a ROCE of 16.39%, which is below the benchmark median of 27.05%, a difference of -39.41%.

Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company Symbol Market Cap (Cr) P/E P/B ROE (%) ROCE (%)
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders MAZDOCK 82,854.25 28.99 8.07 27.37 36.51
Cochin Shipyard COCHINSHIP 32,227.4 47.38 5.35 12.52 17.6
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers GRSE 23,898.98 29.85 8.54 31.79 43.66
Laxmipati Engineering Works LAXMIPATI 231.26 8.55 6.49 122.39 66.56
VMS Industries VMS 42.22 28.3 0.43 8.5 12.18

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) has a P/E ratio of 65.08x compared with the displayed peer median of 28.99x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 20.18% compares with a peer median of 27.37% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 16.39% versus the displayed peer median of 36.51%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) has a market capitalisation of Rs 8,432.49 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 3 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works

  • Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price fell 6.48% to Rs 3,109.10, making today’s price action the first point of attention.
  • The stock’s market capitalisation of Rs 8,432.49 crore keeps it in the Mid Cap category.
  • P/E at 65.08 and P/B at 10.62 place Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price above the same-industry median and average.
  • ROE of 20.18% and ROCE of 16.39% sit below the benchmark medians in ship building.
  • Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price can be tracked against ship building peers, where valuation and return ratios differ widely.

About Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works operates in the Ship Building sector and the Ship Building industry. The business is part of the listed ship building universe tracked by Univest, where investors often compare valuation, profitability and market capitalisation across peers. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price is followed because the company sits in a specialised industrial space rather than a broad consumer or financial segment. From the available facts, the company’s listed identity, sector classification and financial ratios are the main anchors for analysis. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price therefore fits into a stock review that combines company overview, valuation and industry comparison.

Track Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price on Univest

Use Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) live share-price page, Univest top decliners screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.

Investors tracking Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price on Univest can follow live share price movement, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. The stock page brings together Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price Today, valuation ratios, sector context and peer context in a format designed for quick reading. Univest also helps readers monitor Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Stock News alongside broader Ship Building sector analysis.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price fall today?

Ans. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price fell 6.48% to Rs 3,109.10 from the previous close of Rs 3,324.55. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established.

What is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price today?

Ans. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price was Rs 3,109.10 at the latest update. The stock opened at Rs 3,301.80 and moved between Rs 3,101.90 and Rs 3,334.45 during the day so far.

How much did KMEW fall in percentage terms?

Ans. KMEW declined by 6.48%, which equals Rs -215.45 versus the previous close. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price is therefore trading lower in the current session, with the market cap at Rs 8,432.49 crore.

What is the market capitalisation of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works?

Ans. The market capitalisation of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works is Rs 8,432.49 crore. The company is in the Mid Cap category, and that size context is useful when comparing Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price with sector peers.

What does the valuation of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price show?

Ans. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price trades at a P/E of 65.08 and a P/B of 10.62. Both measures are above the same-industry median and average, so valuation remains an important part of the stock analysis.

How do ROE and ROCE compare for KMEW?

Ans. KMEW reports ROE of 20.18% and ROCE of 16.39%. Both are below the ship building benchmark medians of 23.77% and 27.05%, so Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price is not leading the sector on returns.

What are the EPS and book value for Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works?

Ans. EPS is Rs 51.08 and book value is Rs 313.02 per share. EPS reflects earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price.

Does Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works pay a dividend yield?

Ans. The dividend yield is 0. That means no current dividend yield is part of the valuation discussion today, so Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price is being assessed mainly through price, earnings and book value.

How does Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works compare with ship building peers?

Ans. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price has a higher P/E than Mazagon Dock, Cochin Shipyard and Garden Reach, while its ROE and ROCE trail some of those peers. That mix shapes the peer comparison in ship building.

Where can investors track Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price live?

Ans. Investors can track Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price on Univest for live updates, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and sector context. It is useful for following Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Stock News and market moves together.

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