Shobunsha Holdings, Inc.
Shobunsha Holdings, Inc. (JPX: 9475) is trading at ¥509.00, about ₹311 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 0.20% today. Indian residents can buy Shobunsha from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥506.00
Today's high
¥521.00
52 week low
¥414.00
52 week high
¥585.00
9475 opened at ¥513.00, closed previously at ¥510.00, and has traded between ¥414.00 and ¥585.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1960, Shobunsha Holdings, Inc. is a prominent publisher and producer of geographical and travel-related content within Japan. Its core activities encompass planning, creating, and distributing maps, magazines, and guidebooks, alongside developing and selling digital data and offering various electronic services. The company caters to a wide audience, including international tourists, by producing foreign-language maps and guides. Its content is delivered through diverse channels, including online platforms, smartphones, and other mobile devices. Shobunsha also leverages its reach as an advertising medium for a broad spectrum of clients, spanning industries such as hospitality, transportation, and retail. Key digital offerings include the MAPPLE Kanko Guide and MAPPLE Tourist Map websites, the MAPPLE Travel hotel booking service, and mobile applications like the MAPPLE TOKYO Sky Tree App, which integrates MAPPLE's maps and guides. The MAPPLE-LINK service further allows users to download MAPPLE Magazine content onto their mobile phones. Furthermore, Shobunsha provides specialized digital maps and travel guidance to national and local government agencies, as well as private enterprises. These solutions are vital for initiatives related to crime and disaster prevention, emergency response, tourism development, regional marketing, customer management, and logistics. The company also creates custom maps and develops Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for these institutional clients, offering comprehensive services from data entry to software development. For portable navigation device manufacturers, Shobunsha supplies Mapple Navi, a car navigation software that delivers driving routes and information on points of interest, such as restaurants.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
3.58K
Market cap
¥9.17B
P/E Ratio
7.60
Price-to-sales ratio
1.33
Enterprise value
¥3.13B
Free cash flow yield
6.47%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.03
Return on equity
8.47%
ROIC
3.08%
Beta
0.24
Dividend yield
0.98%
Last dividend
¥5.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥6.73B
Earnings per share
¥66.83
Free cash flow
¥588.51M
Net profit margin
17.64%
Gross margin
39.32%
EBITDA
¥664.10M
Revenue growth
7.53%
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How to buy Shobunsha from India
Indian residents can buy Shobunsha 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 Shobunsha and place an order
Find Shobunsha by name or by its ticker, 9475, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Shobunsha trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Shobunsha 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 Shobunsha from India
Trading and taxes when buying Shobunsha 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. Shobunsha’s current yield is 0.98%.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 Shobunsha stock?
Yes. Shobunsha (9475) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2001, in the Publishing 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 Shobunsha share cost in rupees?
One Shobunsha share is ¥509.00 — about ₹311 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6103 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Shobunsha 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 Shobunsha 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 Shobunsha?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Shobunsha 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 Shobunsha price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Shobunsha pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Shobunsha pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.98%; the last declared dividend was ¥5.00 per share, about ₹3.05. 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 Shobunsha 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 Shobunsha 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 Shobunsha 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 Shobunsha holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Shobunsha 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.