Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (FWB: CPOF) is trading at €0.55, about ₹59 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 2:02 AM ET, down 1.80% today. Indian residents can buy Charoen Pokphand Foods Public from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€0.55
Today's high
€0.55
52 week low
€0.46
52 week high
€0.64
CPOF opened at €0.55, closed previously at €0.56, and has traded between €0.46 and €0.64 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF), along with its subsidiaries, operates an extensive agro-industrial and integrated food enterprise, serving both domestic Thai markets and global customers. Its activities are structured around two main segments: Livestock and Aquaculture. These segments encompass the manufacturing and distribution of various animal feeds (for swine, chickens, cattle, ducks, shrimp, and fish) as well as the breeding and farming of swine, broilers, layers, ducks, and shrimp. Beyond these core areas, CPF engages in the distribution of animal feed raw materials, international trading and investment, wholesale and retail of food products, real estate investment and leasing, shrimp hatchery operations, and animal feed milling. Furthermore, its diverse product portfolio includes elite seeds, pet food, chlortetracycline, aquatic feed, and a variety of seafood items. Notably, its offerings also include motorcycle carburetors, auto parts, and plastics, alongside its food-related endeavors. Additionally, it manages the import and distribution of eggs, processed meats, dairy products, and ready meals. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, encompassing economic and trade consulting, management and advisory support, financial guarantees, biological waste management, information technology, food research and development, logistics, and financial services. Its operations further extend to managing food processing plants, hotels, restaurants, and slaughterhouses, in addition to operating training centers. It is also active in integrated broiler chicken businesses, the provision and development of Asian food products, and swine farm construction. Its diverse product range is primarily marketed under the "CP" and "Butcher" brands, with significant export activities worldwide. Established in 1978, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited maintains its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
703.00
Market cap
€4.41B
P/E Ratio
11.64
Price-to-sales ratio
0.29
Enterprise value
THB 683.02B
Free cash flow yield
24.30%
Debt-to-equity ratio
2.51
Return on equity
12.24%
ROIC
4.44%
Beta
-0.07
Dividend yield
3.29%
Last dividend
€0.01
Financial overview
Revenue
THB 569.66B
Earnings per share
THB 3.12
Free cash flow
THB 39.87B
Net profit margin
2.70%
Gross margin
14.78%
EBITDA
THB 78.46B
Revenue growth
-1.91%
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How to buy Charoen Pokphand Foods Public from India
Indian residents can buy Charoen Pokphand Foods Public 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 EUR.
Search for Charoen Pokphand Foods Public and place an order
Find Charoen Pokphand Foods Public by name or by its ticker, CPOF, and choose an order type. Charoen Pokphand Foods Public trades 11:30 am – 11:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Charoen Pokphand Foods Public position in EUR 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods Public from India
Trading and taxes when buying Charoen Pokphand Foods Public from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 8:00 pm CET
- 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. Charoen Pokphand Foods Public’s current yield is 3.29%.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Charoen Pokphand Foods Public stock?
Yes. Charoen Pokphand Foods Public (CPOF) has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2001, in the Agricultural Farm Products 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 EUR. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Charoen Pokphand Foods Public share cost in rupees?
One Charoen Pokphand Foods Public share is €0.55 — about ₹59 at an EUR/INR rate of 108.91 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Charoen Pokphand Foods Public 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods Public 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.
How are gains on Charoen Pokphand Foods Public shares taxed in India?
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 EUR/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Charoen Pokphand Foods Public price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Charoen Pokphand Foods Public pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Charoen Pokphand Foods Public pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.29%; the last declared dividend was €0.01 per share, about ₹1.26. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Charoen Pokphand Foods Public from India?
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange trades 11:30 am – 11:30 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 12:30 pm – 12:30 am IST when Germany is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is Charoen Pokphand Foods Public a Germany company, and does that change how it is taxed?
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public trades on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in EUR, but the company is domiciled in Thailand. Charoen Pokphand Foods Public trades as an ordinary share listed directly in Germany, not a depositary receipt. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.
Do I have to declare Charoen Pokphand Foods Public 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods Public holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Charoen Pokphand Foods Public and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (11:30 am – 11:30 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in EUR 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.
Does the rupee rate affect what I make on Charoen Pokphand Foods Public?
Yes. Charoen Pokphand Foods Public is priced in EUR, so your rupee outcome combines the EUR move with the EUR/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.