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The historical rank and industry rank for Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KMEW'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.64 Med: 13.1 Max: 31.1
Current: 14.93
During the past 9 years, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 31.10%. The lowest was 8.64%. And the median was 13.10%.
NSE:KMEW's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 93.17% of 1010
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.775
vs NSE:KMEW: 14.93
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (NSE:KMEW) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.79% mean?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (NSE:KMEW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.79% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.10. Over the past decade, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.64 to 31.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works ranks #69 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.79% is near median its 10-year median of 13.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.64 to a high of 31.10. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' value of 12.79% is 238.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works ranks #69 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works ranks #69 out of 1010 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' value of 12.79% is 238.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.64 to 31.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.10 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works has consistently been above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Transportation companies is 3.78, based on 1,010 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.79% is 238.8% above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.10. 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 ₹1,340.41, compared to a current price of ₹2,730.80 — trading 103.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.10 and 238.8% above the Transportation industry median of 3.78. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (NSE:KMEW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.79% 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 ₹2,730.80 is trading 103.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,340.41.
GuruFocus considers Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KMEW:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.79% (near median its 10-year median of 13.10)
GF Value™: ₹1,340.41 vs. price of ₹2,730.80 (103.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 238.8% above the Transportation median (#69 of 1010)
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 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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