Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Dividend & Ex-dividend History
KMEW • No Dividend Payments
Performance Comparison: Capital Gains vs. Sector Dividend Yield
Financial Position Facts
Key financial metrics showing how the company uses its profits
Profitability
Revenue (2025)
₹51 Cr
Net Profit
₹12 Cr
Profit Margin
23.5%
Profits retained for growth
Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
₹58 Cr
Free Cash Flow
₹-6 Cr
Available for reinvestment or dividends
Engineering Services Sector Dividend Landscape
See how Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works compares to other companies in the sector
50.0%
Companies Pay Dividends
0.25%
Average Dividend Yield
0.25%
Highest Yield
2
Total Companies Analyzed
Top Dividend-Paying Companies in Engineering Services
Dredging Corporation of India
DREDGECORP
0.25%
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Dividend vs. Non-Dividend Performance
Compare how dividend and non-dividend companies have performed in the sector (1-year returns)
Dividend-Paying Peers
Average Price Return
22.27%
Dredging Corporation of India
0.0% dividend yield
22.27%
Non-Dividend Peers
Average Price Return
0%
Tax Implications: Capital Gains vs. Dividends
Understanding the tax efficiency of non-dividend stocks
Capital Gains Tax
Long-term (>1 year)
10.0%
LTCG Exemption
₹100,000
Short-term (<1 year)
15.0%
Long-term capital gains (>1 year holding) taxed at 10% above ₹1 lakh exemption
Dividend Tax
TDS Rate
10.0%
Tax Treatment
Added to Income
Dividends are subject to TDS at 10% if annual dividend exceeds ₹5,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why doesn't Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works pay dividends?
Based on available financial data, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works retains its earnings for business operations and growth.
The company reported ₹12 crores in net profit
for 2025, which has been retained rather than distributed as dividends.
Companies typically retain earnings to fund expansion, reduce debt, or build cash reserves.
Q: How does this compare to other companies in Engineering Services?
In the Engineering Services sector, 50.0% of companies currently pay dividends
with an average yield of 0.25%. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works is among the
1 companies in our database that don't pay dividends.
Q: What returns have investors received instead of dividends?
Historical price performance data is not available for detailed analysis.
Q: Should I invest in this stock if I want income?
This stock provides returns through price appreciation rather than dividend income. For income-focused investors:
- Consider the tax efficiency of capital gains vs. dividends for your situation
- Look at dividend-paying alternatives in the same sector
- Consider combining growth stocks with dividend stocks for a balanced portfolio
Q: What's the tax difference between capital gains and dividends?
Current tax rates in India:
- Dividend income: 10% TDS (if annual dividend exceeds ₹5,000), added to taxable income
- Long-term capital gains: 10% on gains above ₹1,00,000
- Short-term capital gains: 15% flat rate
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