Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (NSE:KMEW) Days Inventory: 8.50 (As of Mar. 2026) — 129% Above Median

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NSE:KMEW Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd NSE:KMEW
58 GF Score
Price ₹2,404.90
GF Value ₹1,295.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Days Inventory?

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works NSE:KMEW -1.09% 58 Days Inventory is 8.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 3.71. GuruFocus rates NSE:KMEW with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,295.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 802 Transportation companies, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works ranks better than 74.56% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹44 Mil. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹470 Mil. Hence, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:KMEW' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85   Med: 3.71   Max: 6.24
Current: 4.51

During the past 9 years, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's highest Days Inventory was 6.24. The lowest was 1.85. And the median was 3.71.

NSE:KMEW's Days Inventory is ranked better than
74.56% of 802 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35 vs NSE:KMEW: 4.51

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (3.76) to Mar. 2026 (8.50). It might indicate that Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.73.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.


Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works  (NSE:KMEW) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Days Inventory Related Terms


Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Days Inventory Chart

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 3.49 1.85 3.89 3.53 6.24

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Quarterly Data
Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.76 3.16 1.16 0.74 8.50

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Days Inventory falls into.


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Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (9.781 + 43.828) / 2 ) / 1569.146*365
=26.8045 / 1569.146*365
=6.24

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 43.828) / 1 ) / 470.38*365 / 4
=43.828 / 470.38*365 / 4
=8.50

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 8.50 mean?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (NSE:KMEW) has a Days Inventory of 8.50 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 3.71. Over the past decade, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' Days Inventory has ranged from 1.85 to 6.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works ranks #204 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' Days Inventory too high?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' current Days Inventory of 8.50 is 129% above median its 10-year median of 3.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 6.24. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' value of 8.50 is 31.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works ranks #204 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works ranks #204 out of 802 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' value of 8.50 is 31.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.85 to 6.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.71 vs. the industry median of 12.35, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 802 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's current Days Inventory of 8.50 is 31.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's current Days Inventory is 8.50, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 3.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (NSE:KMEW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,295.28, compared to a current price of ₹2,404.90 — trading 85.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 8.50, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 3.71 and 31.2% below the Transportation industry median of 12.35. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (NSE:KMEW), the current Days Inventory is 8.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (NSE:KMEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹2,404.90 is trading 85.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,295.28. GuruFocus considers Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:KMEW:

  • Days Inventory: 8.50 (129% above median its 10-year median of 3.71)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,295.28 vs. price of ₹2,404.90 (85.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.2% below the Transportation median (#204 of 802)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KMEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Business Description

Other Exchanges 543273:India
Address W. T. Patil Marg, Off Eastern Freeway, Unit No. 706-707, The Epicentre, BEST Colony, Near Shivaji Chowk, Chembur East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 071
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd is engaged in the business of owning, chartering, and hiring, along with manning, operating, technical maintenance, and allied works of Marine Crafts and Marine Infrastructure. Geographically, the company operates in India and Myanmar. The majority of its revenue is derived from its business in India.
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