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Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KMEW'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.29 Med: 35.65 Max: 85.81
Current: 31.63
During the past 9 years, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 85.81%. The lowest was 19.29%. And the median was 35.65%.
NSE:KMEW's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 83.42% of 1001
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 11.77
vs NSE:KMEW: 31.63
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
* 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.91% mean?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (NSE:KMEW) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.91% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 35.65. Over the past decade, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 19.29 to 85.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works ranks #166 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.91% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 35.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.29 to a high of 85.81. The Transportation industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.77. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' value of 22.91% is 94.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works ranks #166 out of 1001 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 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works ranks #166 out of 1001 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.77. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' value of 22.91% is 94.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 19.29 to 85.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.65 vs. the industry median of 11.77, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Transportation company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Transportation companies is 11.77, based on 1,001 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.91% is 94.6% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.91%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 35.65. 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 ₹1,128.30, compared to a current price of ₹2,621.10 — trading 132.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.91%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 35.65 and 94.6% above the Transportation industry median of 11.77. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (NSE:KMEW), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.91% 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 ₹2,621.10 is trading 132.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,128.30.
GuruFocus considers Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KMEW:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 22.91% (36% below median its 10-year median of 35.65)
GF Value™: ₹1,128.30 vs. price of ₹2,621.10 (132.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.6% above the Transportation median (#166 of 1001)
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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