Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Dividend & Ex-dividend History
KMEW • No Dividend Payments
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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 HistoryEngineering 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