Samuel Heath & Sons plc
Samuel Heath & Sons plc (LSE: HSM) is trading at £2.59, about ₹329 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 28 Sep 2026, 7:30 AM ET, up 5.71% today. Indian residents can buy Samuel Heath & Sons from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£2.30
Today's high
£2.59
52 week low
£0.03
52 week high
£4.00
HSM opened at £2.45, closed previously at £2.45, and has traded between £0.03 and £4.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Established in Birmingham, UK, in 1820, Samuel Heath & Sons plc operates as a prominent manufacturer and marketer of a comprehensive array of products specifically designed for both the builders' hardware and bathroom sectors. The company's extensive offerings encompass a variety of taps and faucets for basins, baths, bidets, and kitchens, alongside diverse showering systems, including both concealed and exposed options, complete with their associated accessories and ancillaries. Their portfolio also features a broad selection of general bathroom accessories, toilet fittings, and bath ancillaries. Beyond bathroom installations, Samuel Heath provides essential hardware for external and internal doors, windows, and other general fittings such as cupboards and cabinets. Although its primary market is the United Kingdom, the company actively engages in international exports of its goods.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
376.00
Market cap
£6.56M
P/E Ratio
32.38
Price-to-sales ratio
0.44
Enterprise value
£3.89M
Free cash flow yield
21.30%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.01
Return on equity
1.60%
ROIC
1.06%
Beta
-0.17
Dividend yield
5.04%
Last dividend
£0.13
Financial overview
Revenue
£14.83M
Earnings per share
£0.08
Free cash flow
£1.30M
Net profit margin
1.38%
Gross margin
44.36%
EBITDA
£1.47M
Revenue growth
0.39%
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How to buy Samuel Heath & Sons from India
Indian residents can buy Samuel Heath & Sons 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 GBP.
Search for Samuel Heath & Sons and place an order
Find Samuel Heath & Sons by name or by its ticker, HSM, and choose an order type. Samuel Heath & Sons trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Samuel Heath & Sons position in GBP 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 Samuel Heath & Sons from India
Trading and taxes when buying Samuel Heath & Sons from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
- 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. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Samuel Heath & Sons’ current yield is 5.04%.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it.
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyShares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents.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 Samuel Heath & Sons stock?
Yes. Samuel Heath & Sons (HSM) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1988, in the Construction Materials 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 GBP. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Samuel Heath & Sons share cost in rupees?
One Samuel Heath & Sons share is £2.59 — about ₹329 at a GBP/INR rate of 126.89 on 27 Sep 2026. Both the Samuel Heath & Sons 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 Samuel Heath & Sons 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 Samuel Heath & Sons shares taxed in India?
Non-residents are exempt from UK capital gains tax on the disposal of listed shares, 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 GBP/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Samuel Heath & Sons price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Samuel Heath & Sons pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Samuel Heath & Sons pays a dividend and the current yield is 5.04%; the last declared dividend was £0.13 per share, about ₹16.58. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Samuel Heath & Sons from India?
The London Stock Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Samuel Heath & Sons shares held from India?
Shares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position.
Are there transaction taxes when buying Samuel Heath & Sons?
The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it. This is charged by the market, not by Paasa.
Do I have to declare Samuel Heath & Sons 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 Samuel Heath & Sons holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Samuel Heath & Sons and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in GBP 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.