Sobal Corporation
Sobal Corporation (JPX: 2186) is trading at ¥900.00, about ₹548 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 2:24 AM ET, up 0.45% today. Indian residents can buy Sobal from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥895.00
Today's high
¥900.00
52 week low
¥892.00
52 week high
¥933.00
2186 opened at ¥896.00, closed previously at ¥896.00, and has traded between ¥892.00 and ¥933.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sobal Corporation, established in 1983, is a prominent developer of embedded software tailored for digital appliances across the Japanese market. Beyond its core software development, the company actively engages in research and development concerning wireless communication innovations. Its comprehensive suite of engineering services encompasses providing skilled personnel, acting as a trustee for specialized projects, undertaking contract work, offering technical consulting, and producing essential manuals. Sobal also supplies crucial firmware and device drivers for a diverse array of digital products, including but not limited to cameras, video and signage systems, televisions, LCD projectors, various recording devices, switchers, digital multi-function machines, laser and inkjet printers, sublimation and label printers, scanners, handheld terminals, and integrated web browsers. Furthermore, its software portfolio extends to application development, featuring solutions for video editing and streaming, poster design assistance, document and print management, car navigation systems, graphic libraries, and a range of simulators. The company also crafts web-based applications, supporting services such as answering machine platforms, portal sites, medical information exchange systems, diverse internal corporate systems, and educational employment assistance programs. Complementing its software and service offerings, Sobal Corporation manufactures hardware components, including circuits for image filtering, display management, data analysis, and various arithmetic functions.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
6.00K
Market cap
¥7.08B
P/E Ratio
15.72
Price-to-sales ratio
0.76
Enterprise value
¥3.26B
Free cash flow yield
0.00%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.00
Return on equity
10.08%
ROIC
9.69%
Beta
0.10
Dividend yield
3.67%
Last dividend
¥33.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥8.98B
Earnings per share
¥58.50
Free cash flow
¥360.50M
Net profit margin
4.85%
Gross margin
19.20%
EBITDA
¥657.18M
Revenue growth
3.39%
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How to buy Sobal from India
Indian residents can buy Sobal 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 Sobal and place an order
Find Sobal by name or by its ticker, 2186, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Sobal trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Sobal position in JPY and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Sobal from India
Trading and taxes when buying Sobal 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
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Japan withholds a preferential 10% on dividends for Indian residents under the India–Japan DTAA rather than the higher domestic rate, and the tax withheld can be claimed as a foreign tax credit in India. Sobal’s current yield is 3.67%.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 Sobal stock?
Yes. Sobal (2186) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2008, in the Software - Application 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 Sobal share cost in rupees?
One Sobal share is ¥900.00 — about ₹548 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6089 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Sobal 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 Sobal 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 Sobal?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Sobal 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 Sobal price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Sobal pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Sobal pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.67%; the last declared dividend was ¥33.00 per share, about ₹20.09. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Japan withholds a preferential 10% on dividends for Indian residents under the India–Japan DTAA rather than the higher domestic rate, and the tax withheld can be claimed as a foreign tax credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Sobal 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 Sobal 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 Sobal 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 Sobal holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Sobal 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.