Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (XETRA: FME) is trading at €39.80, about ₹4,353 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM ET, up 1.14% today. Indian residents can buy Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€39.09
Today's high
€39.80
52 week low
€34.57
52 week high
€47.86
FME opened at €39.27, closed previously at €39.35, and has traded between €34.57 and €47.86 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA operates as a premier international provider of comprehensive dialysis services and related care, with a significant presence in Germany, North America, and numerous other countries. The company delivers essential dialysis treatments, laboratory analyses, and diagnostic services through its extensive network of outpatient dialysis clinics. Complementing its clinical offerings, Fresenius provides necessary materials, patient training, ongoing clinical monitoring, follow-up support, and arranges for the delivery of supplies directly to patients' residences. In the United States, Fresenius extends its services to hospitals, offering contract dialysis care for inpatients suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those experiencing acute kidney failure. Beyond services, the company is a key player in the development, manufacturing, and global distribution of a broad spectrum of dialysis products. This portfolio includes items such as polysulfone dialyzers, hemodialysis machines, peritoneal dialysis cyclers, peritoneal dialysis solutions, hemodialysis concentrates, specialized solutions and granulates, bloodlines, renal pharmaceuticals, and water treatment systems. Additionally, Fresenius produces non-dialysis products, including those for acute cardiopulmonary conditions and apheresis. The company further enhances its offerings by developing, acquiring, and in-licensing renal pharmaceuticals, ensuring these medications and other vital supplies reach patients at home or in dialysis clinics. It also provides an array of specialized medical services, covering vascular, cardiovascular, and endovascular care, operating vascular care ambulatory surgery centers, and delivering physician nephrology and cardiology services. Fresenius Medical Care distributes its extensive product range to dialysis clinics, hospitals, and specialized treatment centers via multiple avenues, including direct sales, dedicated local sales forces, independent distributors, dealers, and sales agents. As of February 23, 2022, the company managed an impressive 4,171 outpatient dialysis clinics across approximately 150 countries. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA was established in 1996 and is headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
843.30K
Market cap
€10.59B
P/E Ratio
11.99
Price-to-sales ratio
0.55
Enterprise value
€20.49B
Free cash flow yield
16.85%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.87
Return on equity
7.21%
ROIC
6.21%
Beta
0.94
Dividend yield
3.74%
Last dividend
€1.49
Financial overview
Revenue
€19.63B
Earnings per share
€3.36
Free cash flow
€1.77B
Net profit margin
4.83%
Gross margin
26.36%
EBITDA
€3.34B
Revenue growth
1.51%
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How to buy Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA from India
Indian residents can buy Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA and place an order
Find Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA by name or by its ticker, FME, and choose an order type. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA from India
Trading and taxes when buying Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:30 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. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA’s current yield is 3.74%.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 Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA stock?
Yes. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (FME) has been listed on XETRA since 1998, in the Medical - Care Facilities 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA share cost in rupees?
One Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA share is €39.80 — about ₹4,353 at an EUR/INR rate of 109.37 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.74%; the last declared dividend was €1.49 per share, about ₹162.97. 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA from India?
XETRA trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Germany is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA?
Yes. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA 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.