Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Dividend & Ex-dividend History

KMEW • No Dividend Payments
No Dividend Data Available
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) has not declared any dividends from 01-January-1990.

Related Analysis

KMEW Capital Gains vs Engineering Services Sector Dividend Yield

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Revenue, Net Profit & Cash Flow — No Dividend Payout

KMEW revenue, net profit, operating cash flow and free cash flow — earnings retained for reinvestment rather than dividend distribution.

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 Yield & Payout Landscape

KMEW vs Engineering Services peers — sector dividend payout rate, average yield and companies paying dividends.
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%

KMEW Sector Peers Paying Dividends — Engineering Services

Dividend-paying stocks in the Engineering Services sector with yield, ex-dividend date and dividend per share — income investing alternatives to Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works.

Dredging Corporation of India

DREDGECORP • 0% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

View Dividend History

Engineering Services Sector — Dividend vs Non-Dividend Stock Returns

1-year price return comparison: dividend-paying peers vs non-dividend peers in the Engineering Services sector including KMEW.

Dividend-Paying Peers

Average Price Return 56.88%
Dredging Corporation of India
0.0% dividend yield
56.88%

Non-Dividend Peers

Average Price Return 0%

KMEW — STCG, LTCG & TDS on Dividends Compared

Capital gains tax rates (STCG, LTCG) on Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works vs TDS on dividend income — tax treatment for Indian investors.

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
For many investors, long-term capital gains can be more tax-efficient than dividend income.