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Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited — Q1 FY27

KMEW 3 calls analysed

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited reported a very strong Q1 FY27, with significant year-on-year growth across all key financial metrics, driven primarily by its dredging segment. The company highlighted its robust order book and substantial bid pipeline, alongside strategic capital expenditure plans to expand its fleet and shipbuilding capabilities. Management expressed confidence in achieving a turnover of INR1,000 crores by FY29, supported by diversified business verticals and high operating margins.

Their strongest claim

Revenue from operations grew 138% YoY to INR115.41 crores, driven by strong dredging performance.

What they promised — and what changed

  • FY27 Revenue Growth 30% to 40% northwards of 60% by FY27 guidance raised

    the guidance initially given was 30% to 40% year-on-year. We believe the order book is streaming up well, and there is a potential in northwards of 60% for the current year now.
  • Dredging Order Book Execution INR200 crores by FY27

    Out of INR240 crores, we are presently expecting to execute INR200 crores for this particular year itself.
  • Total Turnover INR1,000 crores by FY29

    we are fully capitalized to achieve our turnover of a top line of INR1,000 crores, which is in the near future. ... So we have projected in the year '29.

Pushed on, and played down

  • Impact of Port Privatization on Dredging Business— Analyst questioned if privatization of ports and new players would diminish KMEW's dredging opportunities. Management stated dredging is perpetual, they work with government entities, and DCI (the main competitor) has older equipment.
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