Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) Share Price Falls 7.09% Today

Published:   31 August 2026 at 10:19:45 AM IST

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price moved lower today, with the stock closing at Rs 2,834 after a 7.09% decline from the previous close of Rs 3,050.40. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 7,737.13 crore, placing it in the Mid Cap category. For readers tracking Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price Today, the move is notable because the session was a full downward reset from the open, and the available data confirms the event but does not establish a company-specific catalyst. Univest is covering the move as part of its daily KMEW Stock News flow so investors can review the factual price action, valuation context and sector comparison in one place.

The decline matters for KMEW Share Price watchers because the stock traded entirely below its opening level, with the day high at Rs 3,050.40 and the day low at Rs 2,833.45. The session also left Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price News in focus for market participants looking at the stock’s current valuation and ship building sector positioning. Univest’s factual read-through below separates the day’s move from the company’s fundamental profile and relative pricing in the peer set.

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

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 2,834
Previous Close	Rs 3,050.4
Today's Move	-Rs 216.40 (-7.09%)
Open	Rs 3,050.4
High	Rs 3,050.4
Low	Rs 2,833.45
Turnover	Rs 1.17 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 7,737.13 crore
Market Cap Category	Mid Cap

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price Today closed at Rs 2,834, down Rs 216.40 or 7.09% from the previous close of Rs 3,050.40. The stock opened at Rs 3,050.40, which was also the day’s high, before moving to a low of Rs 2,833.45. That places the close very near the day low and below the opening level throughout the session. Turnover stood at Rs 1.17 crore, which is the exact traded value recorded for the day. On a market-cap basis, the company remains a Mid Cap with a market capitalisation of Rs 7,737.13 crore. For investors scanning Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price Fall updates, the key point is simple: the data confirms a sharp same-day decline, but it does not supply a company-specific reason for the move.

In practical terms, today’s share price decline was large enough to pull the stock materially away from the previous close, while still leaving the company within a Mid Cap framework. KMEW Share Price therefore enters the next session with an event-led price reference point, a known close and a clearly recorded trading range for the day. Univest will continue to track Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price Live as new verified market data appears.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 7,737.13 crore
P/E Ratio	59.72x
P/B Ratio	9.7x
ROE	25.76%
ROCE	24.88%
EPS	Rs 51.08
Book Value Per Share	Rs 314.48
Dividend Yield	0%

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price is supported by a set of profit and valuation figures that give useful context to the day’s decline. The company’s P/E ratio is 59.72, while the P/B ratio is 9.7. Its EPS is Rs 51.08 and book value per share is Rs 314.48, which helps frame the current market price against reported accounting value. Dividend yield is 0, so the stock is not carrying a current cash-yield signal in the supplied data. These measures are relevant for anyone reading KMEW Stock News alongside the day’s price action.

Profitability metrics remain firm on the supplied numbers, with ROE at 25.76% and ROCE at 24.88%. Those figures indicate that the company is generating meaningful returns on equity and capital employed, even as the share price fell today. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Fundamental Analysis also matters because the market capitalisation of Rs 7,737.13 crore gives the company a defined size profile, while the current price of Rs 2,834 can be viewed against book value, earnings and the sector benchmark. Univest uses these facts to separate price movement from business quality and to keep the conversation anchored in verified data rather than assumptions.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Ship Building
Industry	Ship Building
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	59.72x
Benchmark Median P/E	36.7x
Benchmark Average P/E	38.68x
Benchmark P/E Range	9.7x to 59.72x
Company P/B Ratio	9.7x
Benchmark Median P/B	8.54x
Benchmark Average P/B	7.49x
Company ROE	25.76%
Benchmark Median ROE	26.57%
Benchmark Average ROE	37.96%
Company ROCE	24.88%
Benchmark Median ROCE	30.7%
Benchmark Average ROCE	33.34%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 7,737.13 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 18,835.35 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 30,214.15 crore

The ship building sector provides an important backdrop for Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price. In the supplied same-industry benchmark of 6 companies, KMEW’s P/E of 59.72 is above the sector median of 36.7 and the sector average of 38.68. Its P/B of 9.7 is also above the benchmark median of 8.54 and the benchmark average of 7.49. On returns, ROE at 25.76% is slightly below the benchmark median of 26.57% but below the benchmark average of 37.96%; ROCE at 24.88% is below the median of 30.7% and the average of 33.34%. This gives Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Stock News a clear valuation-versus-returns context.

The benchmark covers the same industry, with market capitalisation data ranging from Rs 44.66 crore to Rs 1,02,950.64 crore, and a median of Rs 18,835.35 crore. KMEW’s market capitalisation of Rs 7,737.13 crore sits below that median. Among listed ship building names, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders shows a P/E of 36.02, P/B of 10.03, ROE of 27.37% and ROCE of 36.51%, while Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers shows a P/E of 37.39, P/B of 10.69, ROE of 28.11% and ROCE of 37.77%. Cochin Shipyard has a P/E of 59.34 and P/B of 6.7. These numbers help place Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price within the industry’s valuation band.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders	MAZDOCK	1,02,950.64	36.02	10.03	27.37	36.51
Cochin Shipyard	COCHINSHIP	40,356.59	59.34	6.7	15.64	22.12
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers	GRSE	29,933.58	37.39	10.69	28.11	37.77
Laxmipati Engineering Works	LAXMIPATI	262.29	9.7	7.37	122.39	66.56
VMS Industries	VMS	44.66	29.94	0.46	8.5	12.18

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Stock Analysis looks more expensive on earnings multiples than some peers, but the comparison is mixed when returns are considered. Its P/E of 59.72 is higher than Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders at 36.02 and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers at 37.39, and very close to Cochin Shipyard at 59.34. Against Laxmipati Engineering Works, the P/E gap is much wider because Laxmipati is at 9.7.

On profitability, KMEW’s ROE of 25.76% is below Garden Reach at 28.11% and Mazagon Dock at 27.37%, but above Cochin Shipyard at 15.64% and VMS Industries at 8.5%. ROCE at 24.88% is above Cochin Shipyard’s 22.12% and VMS Industries’ 12.18%, but below Mazagon Dock’s 36.51% and Garden Reach’s 37.77%. KMEW Share Price therefore sits in a middle ground on returns while carrying a premium valuation relative to parts of the sector.

Why Investors Are Watching Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works

• Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price fell 7.09% today to Rs 2,834 from Rs 3,050.40.
• The day’s trading range ran from Rs 3,050.40 to Rs 2,833.45, with turnover at Rs 1.17 crore.
• The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 7,737.13 crore and it is classified as a Mid Cap.
• P/E stands at 59.72, compared with the sector median of 36.7 and average of 38.68.
• ROE is 25.76% and ROCE is 24.88%, both usable for KMEW Fundamental Analysis and sector comparison.

About Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works operates in the Ship Building sector and the Ship Building industry. The supplied profile places the company within a listed maritime engineering and ship building context, and the current market data shows a Mid Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 7,737.13 crore. For readers following Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share News, this is the core factual setup that frames the stock’s valuation, earnings and peer comparison. Univest keeps the coverage focused on verified company classification, market size and current market metrics so that KMEW Stock News remains grounded in disclosed data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ans.  Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price fell 7.09% today to Rs 2,834. The supplied data confirms the move, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst or event behind the decline.

What is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price today?

Ans.  Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price Today closed at Rs 2,834. It was down Rs 216.40 from the previous close of Rs 3,050.40, making the day’s change negative by 7.09%.

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

Ans.  The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 7,737.13 crore. The data also classifies it as a Mid Cap, which gives useful company-size context for KMEW Share Price and sector comparison. The company operates in the Ship Building sector.

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

Ans.  KMEW’s P/E of 59.72 is above the sector median of 36.7. Its ROE of 25.76% is near the benchmark median of 26.57%, while ROCE of 24.88% is below the benchmark median of 30.7%.

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

Ans.  EPS is Rs 51.08 and book value per share is Rs 314.48. These figures help readers assess earnings and accounting net worth alongside the current Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price.

Does Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works pay a dividend?

Ans.  The supplied dividend yield is 0, so there is no current yield signal in the data. Investors following Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Stock News can still use earnings, book value and peer metrics for context.