Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (JPX: 9470) is trading at ¥1,060.00, about ₹647 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 0.19% today. Indian residents can buy Gakken Holdings from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥1,049.00
Today's high
¥1,068.00
52 week low
¥923.00
52 week high
¥1,164.00
9470 opened at ¥1,062.00, closed previously at ¥1,062.00, and has traded between ¥923.00 and ¥1,164.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., a diversified Japanese corporation headquartered in Tokyo and founded in 1947, operates extensively in publishing, education, and various other sectors both in Japan and globally. The company was formerly Gakken Co., Ltd., adopting its current name in October 2009. Its core publishing activities encompass a broad spectrum of literary and informational works, including children's books, study guides, dictionaries, general and technical volumes, practical manuals, magazines, and publications for library distribution. In the realm of education, Gakken delivers numerous programs designed to cultivate independent thought among learners, from preschool through high school. This includes general learning centers and cram schools, specialized science classrooms such as Kagaku Plus, piano lessons, and home tutoring services. They also develop educational materials for their centers and offer online classes. Furthermore, the company manages nurseries, after-school care facilities, and developmental support initiatives for children. Its product portfolio features educational toys, games, school supplies, playground equipment, picture books for young children, and resources for kindergartens, complemented by seminars for parents and classes for toddlers. For elementary and junior high school students, Gakken provides textbooks, supplemental learning materials, educational content (including films), and resources for welfare, health, and special needs education, alongside mock exams and essay writing aids. Beyond its educational and publishing ventures, Gakken is a prominent provider of elder care services, overseeing approximately 400 residential facilities for seniors. Their services extend to comprehensive home-based care, including nursing and daycare, and food delivery programs focused on promoting health and preventing the need for extensive care. The company's diverse operations also include the creation of web services and software for digitizing medical content, the design, development, and sale of stationery and various merchandise, and the provision of employment assistance, logistics, and office support services. Gakken Holdings also operates several research institutions.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
150.65K
Market cap
¥44.03B
P/E Ratio
12.60
Price-to-sales ratio
0.21
Enterprise value
¥57.62B
Free cash flow yield
9.59%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.76
Return on equity
6.94%
ROIC
4.09%
Beta
0.30
Dividend yield
2.74%
Last dividend
¥27.50
Financial overview
Revenue
¥199.12B
Earnings per share
¥86.01
Free cash flow
¥4.21B
Net profit margin
1.68%
Gross margin
27.53%
EBITDA
¥14.04B
Revenue growth
7.30%
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How to buy Gakken Holdings from India
Indian residents can buy Gakken Holdings 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 Gakken Holdings and place an order
Find Gakken Holdings by name or by its ticker, 9470, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Gakken Holdings trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Gakken Holdings 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 Gakken Holdings from India
Trading and taxes when buying Gakken Holdings 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. Gakken Holdings’ current yield is 2.74%.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 Gakken Holdings stock?
Yes. Gakken Holdings (9470) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2001, in the Education & Training 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 Gakken Holdings share cost in rupees?
One Gakken Holdings share is ¥1,060.00 — about ₹647 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6103 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Gakken Holdings 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 Gakken Holdings 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 Gakken Holdings?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Gakken Holdings 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 Gakken Holdings price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Gakken Holdings pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Gakken Holdings pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.74%; the last declared dividend was ¥27.50 per share, about ₹16.78. 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 Gakken Holdings 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 Gakken Holdings 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 Gakken Holdings 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 Gakken Holdings holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Gakken Holdings 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.