Forbo Holding AG
Forbo Holding AG (SIX: FORN) is trading at CHF 947.00, about ₹1,08,877 at today's CHF/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM ET, up 0.32% today. Indian residents can buy Forbo from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 925.00
Today's high
CHF 950.00
52 week low
CHF 669.00
52 week high
CHF 990.00
FORN opened at CHF 925.00, closed previously at CHF 944.00, and has traded between CHF 669.00 and CHF 990.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Forbo Holding AG, a Swiss company with international reach, specializes in the production and sale of diverse floor coverings, a variety of building and construction adhesives, and advanced power transmission and conveyor belt solutions. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Flooring Systems and Movement Systems. The Flooring Systems division focuses on developing, manufacturing, and distributing a broad spectrum of flooring options, including linoleum, vinyl flooring, dedicated entrance systems, carpet tiles, needle felt, and washable textile floor coverings. This division also offers a comprehensive selection of building and construction adhesives, alongside essential accessory products for the proper installation, maintenance, and care of its flooring materials. Furthermore, under its Eurocol brand, it supplies ready-to-use adhesives for different floor installations such as floor coverings, parquet, and ceramic tiles, as well as leveling compounds for the construction industry and liquid flooring solutions. These flooring products are extensively utilized in public infrastructure, retail environments, healthcare institutions, educational facilities, libraries, corporate offices, recreational centers, shops, hotels, restaurants, and cafes, in addition to being suitable for residential applications. Operating under the Siegling brand, the Movement Systems division provides a robust portfolio of specialized belts. This includes conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and precision timing and flat belts. Its belt systems are integral to a wide array of industrial, trade, and service sector applications, encompassing conveyor and processing belts crucial for the food industry, treadmill belts used in fitness studios, and flat belts vital for mail distribution centers. Founded in 1928, Forbo Holding AG is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
2.51K
Market cap
CHF 1.36B
P/E Ratio
20.26
Price-to-sales ratio
1.25
Enterprise value
CHF 1.19B
Free cash flow yield
2.53%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.07
Return on equity
10.61%
ROIC
9.10%
Beta
0.87
Dividend yield
2.64%
Last dividend
CHF 25.00
Financial overview
Revenue
CHF 1.09B
Earnings per share
CHF 48.76
Free cash flow
CHF 31.30M
Net profit margin
6.12%
Gross margin
33.31%
EBITDA
CHF 140.10M
Revenue growth
-3.26%
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How to buy Forbo from India
Indian residents can buy Forbo 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 CHF.
Search for Forbo and place an order
Find Forbo by name or by its ticker, FORN, and choose an order type. Forbo trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Forbo position in CHF 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 Forbo from India
Trading and taxes when buying Forbo 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. Forbo’s current yield is 2.64%.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 Forbo stock?
Yes. Forbo (FORN) has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1995, in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 CHF. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Forbo share cost in rupees?
One Forbo share is CHF 947.00 — about ₹1,08,877 at a CHF/INR rate of 114.97 on 30 Sep 2026. Both the Forbo 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 Forbo 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 Forbo 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 CHF/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Forbo price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Forbo pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Forbo pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.64%; the last declared dividend was CHF 25.00 per share, about ₹2,874.25. 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 Forbo from India?
The SIX Swiss Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Switzerland is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare Forbo 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 Forbo holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Forbo and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in CHF 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 Forbo?
Yes. Forbo is priced in CHF, so your rupee outcome combines the CHF move with the CHF/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.