Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (NYSE: FMS) is trading at $22.51, about ₹2,162 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 11:30 AM ET, up 1.06% 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
$22.42
Today's high
$22.59
52 week low
$20.02
52 week high
$27.64
FMS opened at $22.49, closed previously at $22.27, and has traded between $20.02 and $27.64 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA specializes in comprehensive kidney dialysis treatment and associated services, operating across Germany, North America, and numerous international territories. Through an extensive network of outpatient clinics, it delivers essential dialysis therapy along with laboratory and diagnostic support. For home-based care, the company supplies necessary equipment, provides comprehensive training, and offers ongoing patient assistance, including clinical oversight and coordinating supply deliveries directly to patients. In the United States, Fresenius Medical Care also contracts with hospitals to provide vital dialysis interventions for hospitalized individuals suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and acute kidney failure. Beyond services, it is a prominent developer, manufacturer, and distributor of a broad range of dialysis products. This portfolio encompasses polysulfone dialyzers, hemodialysis machines, peritoneal dialysis cyclers and solutions, concentrates, bloodlines, renal pharmaceuticals, and water treatment systems. Additionally, the company produces non-dialysis medical devices, including acute cardiopulmonary and apheresis products. Its pharmaceutical division focuses on developing, acquiring, and in-licensing specialized renal medications, distributing these essential drugs and supplies to both individual patients' homes and dialysis centers. The company also extends its medical offerings to include a variety of specialized services such as vascular, cardiovascular, and endovascular care, operating ambulatory surgery centers for vascular procedures, and providing physician services in nephrology and cardiology. Products are sold directly to dialysis clinics, hospitals, and specialized treatment centers, complemented by sales through local teams, independent distributors, dealers, and agents. By February 23, 2022, Fresenius Medical Care managed an impressive network of 4,171 outpatient dialysis clinics across roughly 150 countries. Established in 1996, the company maintains its headquarters in Bad Homburg, Germany.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
713.96K
Market cap
$12.09B
P/E Ratio
11.95
Price-to-sales ratio
0.54
Enterprise value
€21.00B
Free cash flow yield
14.36%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.87
Return on equity
6.85%
ROIC
5.34%
Beta
0.74
Dividend yield
3.76%
Last dividend
$0.86
Financial overview
Revenue
€19.63B
Earnings per share
€1.68
Free cash flow
€1.70B
Net profit margin
4.83%
Gross margin
26.36%
EBITDA
€3.40B
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.
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, FMS, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA position in USD 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
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- 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 3.76%.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA stock?
Yes. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (FMS) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1996, 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. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA share cost in rupees?
One Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA share is $22.51 — about ₹2,162 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 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.
Can I buy whole shares of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA?
Yes. One Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA share is $22.51, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA.
How are gains on Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, 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 USD/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 3.76%; the last declared dividend was $0.86 per share, about ₹83.03. 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?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA a United States company, and does that change how it is taxed?
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA trades on the New York Stock Exchange in US dollars, but the company is domiciled in Germany. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA trades as an American Depositary Receipt rather than an ordinary share. Some non-US companies list in the US through American Depositary Receipts, which can carry dividend withholding at the company's home-country rate. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.
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 (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD 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.