Hong Kong Stock Exchange · Consumer Cyclical
Invest in Ernest Borel stock from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Ernest Borel (1856) shares directly through Paasa.
By Paasa · Updated
Ernest Borel at a glance
- Price
- HK$1.70+HK$0.00 (0.00%)
- Market cap
- HK$610.64M
- Day range
- HK$1.68 – HK$1.70
- P/E
- -16.62
- Dividend yield
- None
- Volume
- 150.00K
- 1 month
- +13.76%
- 6 months
- +2.73%
- YTD
- -9.84%
- 1 year
- -0.88%
- 5 years
- -34.81%
Ernest Borel statements, FY2021–FY2025
| Fiscal year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | HK$79.3M | HK$99.3M | HK$165.0M | HK$137.4M | HK$149.3M |
| Gross profit | HK$3.3M | HK$8.6M | HK$87.1M | HK$75.2M | HK$90.8M |
| Operating income | −HK$73.3M | −HK$77.9M | −HK$26.4M | −HK$1.6M | −HK$21.1M |
| Net income | −HK$52.5M | −HK$47.9M | HK$18.9M | −HK$12.1M | −HK$31.8M |
| Earnings per share | −HK$0.15 | −HK$0.13 | HK$0.05 | −HK$0.03 | −HK$0.09 |
| EBITDA | −HK$49.2M | −HK$60.7M | HK$51.0M | HK$10.9M | −HK$5.1M |
| Total assets | HK$518.8M | HK$553.0M | HK$656.0M | HK$447.9M | HK$467.4M |
| Total debt | HK$37.0M | HK$347.0M | HK$342.3M | HK$40.7M | HK$296.5M |
| Cash and short-term investments | HK$44.2M | HK$34.9M | HK$38.3M | HK$12.8M | HK$7.6M |
| Shareholders' equity | HK$58.7M | HK$101.9M | HK$167.8M | HK$107.8M | HK$112.8M |
| Operating cash flow | −HK$23.2M | −HK$27.3M | −HK$9.5M | −HK$1.7M | HK$3.1M |
| Free cash flow | −HK$27.9M | −HK$32.7M | −HK$13.0M | −HK$4.1M | −HK$4.0M |
| Capital expenditure | −HK$4.8M | −HK$5.5M | −HK$3.4M | −HK$2.5M | −HK$7.2M |
Fiscal years as reported, the latest ending 31 Dec 2025. Figures in HKD; a dash means the provider reported nothing for that line.
Peer comparison
| Company | Ticker | Price | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeijingWest Industries International | 2339.HK | HK$6.18 | HK$5.32B |
| Hengdeli | 3389.HK | HK$0.34 | HK$1.50B |
| Pacific Millennium Packaging | 1820.HK | HK$2.80 | HK$841.77M |
| China Brilliant Global | 8026.HK | HK$0.42 | HK$641.64M |
| Apollo Future Mobility | 0860.HK | HK$0.63 | HK$639.02M |
| Magnificent Hotel Investments | 0201.HK | HK$0.06 | HK$536.82M |
| Maoye International | 0848.HK | HK$0.10 | HK$508.89M |
| Citychamp Watch & Jewellery | 0256.HK | HK$0.11 | HK$470.00M |
Peers as grouped by the data provider. This is not an investment recommendation.
How to invest in Ernest Borel from India
Step 1
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Step 2
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit, and Interactive Brokers converts the dollars to HKD when you buy.
Step 3
Search 1856 and buy
Find Ernest Borel by name or by its ticker, 1856, and place your order. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
Why invest in Ernest Borel from India
What Ernest Borel does
Ernest Borel Holdings Limited operates as an investment holding company, primarily focusing on the design, production, promotion, and worldwide distribution of Swiss-made mechanical and quartz watches for both male and female clientele. Its products are marketed under the distinguished Ernest Borel brand and are sold in various regions, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Europe, and other international markets. Ernest Borel operates in the Luxury Goods industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
Paasa handles the paperwork
Investing abroad brings paperwork with it: remittance filings, capital gains reporting, foreign asset disclosure. Paasa prepares all of it for you. Your India-ready tax reports arrive at year end, ready to file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Ernest Borel stock from India?
Yes. Indian residents and NRIs can buy Ernest Borel (1856) shares directly through Paasa. Ernest Borel is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in the Luxury Goods industry. Your money leaves India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers.
Do I need to buy a full Ernest Borel share?
Usually more than one, and not a fraction: many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. At HK$1.70 a share, size the order by the lot, not by the share.
How are Ernest Borel dividends taxed for Indian investors?
Ernest Borel trades on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange but is domiciled in Switzerland, so any withholding on its dividends follows that country's rules rather than those of Hong Kong. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report shows the gross amount and any tax withheld for each payment.
What tax do I pay in India when I sell Ernest Borel shares?
Hong Kong generally does not levy capital gains tax on non-resident individual investors for HKEX-listed stocks. In India, gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%, and gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. Both are worked out in rupees at the HKD/INR rate on the day you bought and the day you sold, so the currency move is part of the gain. Paasa's capital-gains statement gives you the figures for your return.