FRONTEO, Inc.
FRONTEO, Inc. (JPX: 2158) is trading at ¥653.00, about ₹398 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 0.31% today. Indian residents can buy FRONTEO from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥644.00
Today's high
¥659.00
52 week low
¥536.00
52 week high
¥1,105.00
2158 opened at ¥658.00, closed previously at ¥655.00, and has traded between ¥536.00 and ¥1,105.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
FRONTEO, Inc. specializes in eDiscovery and related services, particularly for Asian languages, serving clients across Japan, the United States, Korea, and internationally. The company operates through two primary divisions: its LegalTech AI Business and its broader AI Solution Business. It is proficient in handling electronic discovery and forensic information in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English. FRONTEO supports organizations navigating complex cross-border litigation, administrative proceedings, and internal investigations, addressing cases such as antitrust violations, intellectual property disputes, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance, and product liability claims. Key offerings include Lit i View, an online eDiscovery software meticulously engineered to manage Asian-language characters, diverse encoding schemes, and native file systems. The company also provides its Intelligence Cloud solution, designed to streamline and reduce the substantial costs associated with international investigations and litigations. Moreover, FRONTEO delivers comprehensive electronic data forensic services, encompassing the critical tasks of preserving, analyzing, processing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in situations involving fraud or corporate data breaches. Its suite further encompasses Lit i View XAMINER, a digital forensic software, alongside complementary hardware, software, and various other forensic utilities. Beyond these core services, FRONTEO assists in developing robust document management procedures, conducting thorough corporate risk audits, and meeting legal requirements for stakeholder information disclosure. The company also applies its AI capabilities to offer solutions in diverse fields like business intelligence, healthcare, and digital communications. It serves a broad clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, law firms, corporate legal departments, and other professional advisors. Its offerings are marketed under prominent brands such as FRONTEO, KIBIT, Lit i View, and Landscaping. Founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 2003, the company was originally known as UBIC, Inc. before officially rebranding as FRONTEO, Inc. in July 2016.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
293.23K
Market cap
¥25.59B
P/E Ratio
42.29
Price-to-sales ratio
3.31
Enterprise value
¥28.03B
Free cash flow yield
0.00%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.04
Return on equity
16.60%
ROIC
7.36%
Beta
1.15
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
¥0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥7.64B
Earnings per share
¥13.86
Free cash flow
¥117.94M
Net profit margin
7.85%
Gross margin
48.21%
EBITDA
¥1.17B
Revenue growth
25.31%
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How to buy FRONTEO from India
Indian residents can buy FRONTEO shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars and then to JPY.
Search for FRONTEO and place an order
Find FRONTEO by name or by its ticker, 2158, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. FRONTEO trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your FRONTEO position in JPY and INR. FRONTEO pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Read the full guide: how to invest in FRONTEO from India
Trading and taxes when buying FRONTEO from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 3:30 pm JST
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- NoneFRONTEO does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyJapan levies inheritance tax on Japan-located assets such as direct stocks, with an exemption of ¥30 million plus ¥6 million per statutory heir.Estate tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy FRONTEO stock?
Yes. FRONTEO (2158) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2007, in the Information Technology Services industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars and then to JPY. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one FRONTEO share cost in rupees?
One FRONTEO share is ¥653.00 — about ₹398 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6089 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the FRONTEO price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying FRONTEO from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
What is the minimum I can buy of FRONTEO?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on FRONTEO shares taxed in India?
Japan generally does not levy capital gains tax on non-resident individual investors, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the JPY/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the FRONTEO price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does FRONTEO pay a dividend?
No. FRONTEO does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.
When can I trade FRONTEO from India?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST in Indian time. It also halts for lunch, 8:00 am – 9:00 am IST. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on FRONTEO shares held from India?
Japan levies inheritance tax on Japan-located assets such as direct stocks, with an exemption of ¥30 million plus ¥6 million per statutory heir. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position.
Do I have to declare FRONTEO shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your FRONTEO holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell FRONTEO and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in JPY in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.