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Precision Optics Corporation, Inc.

$4.63Last updated
-$0.15 (3.04%)Past day
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Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. (NASDAQ: POCI) is trading at $4.63, about ₹444 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 3.04% today. Indian residents can buy Precision Optics from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:$4.70
Previous close:$4.78
Volume:49.25K

Today's low

$4.60

Today's high

$4.75

52 week low

$3.55

52 week high

$6.15

POCI opened at $4.70, closed previously at $4.78, and has traded between $3.55 and $6.15 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. (POCI) specializes in the engineering, manufacturing, and sale of advanced optical and illumination systems, along with their complementary components. Its main operational regions are the United States and the European Economic Area. The company's offerings include medical instruments such as various types of endoscopes and endocouplers. Moreover, POCI provides bespoke imaging and lighting solutions, encompassing high-precision Microprecision lenses, miniature medical cameras, and cutting-edge 3D endoscopes, all designed for application in minimally invasive surgical procedures carried out by hospitals and healthcare professionals. Beyond its medical division, POCI also produces individual parts and integrated assemblies for industrial and military purposes. POCI markets its medical device portfolio primarily to other corporations within the medical technology sector. Established in 1982, the firm's headquarters are located in Gardner, Massachusetts.

Country
US
CEO
Joseph N. Forkey
Exchange listed on
NASDAQ
Industry
Medical - Instruments & Supplies
Base currency
USD
Full Time Employees
90
Sector
Healthcare
IPO date
16/01/1992

Key statistics

Avg. volume

45.19K

Market cap

$50.67M

P/E Ratio

-6.97

Price-to-sales ratio

1.75

Enterprise value

$44.27M

Free cash flow yield

-3.70%

Debt-to-equity ratio

0.21

Return on equity

-37.47%

ROIC

-19.51%

Beta

0.32

Dividend yield

0.00%

Last dividend

$0.00

Financial overview

Revenue

$19.09M

Earnings per share

-$0.85

Free cash flow

-$3.77M

Net profit margin

-17.03%

Gross margin

13.85%

EBITDA

-$5.34M

Revenue growth

-0.07%

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How to buy Precision Optics from India

Indian residents can buy Precision Optics 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Search for Precision Optics and place an order

    Find Precision Optics by name or by its ticker, POCI, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Precision Optics trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Precision Optics position in USD and INR. Precision Optics pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.

Read the full guide: how to invest in Precision Optics from India

Trading and taxes when buying Precision Optics 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
NonePrecision Optics does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
US estate tax
May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator

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 Precision Optics stock?

Yes. Precision Optics (POCI) has been listed on NASDAQ since 1992, in the Medical - Instruments & Supplies 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 Precision Optics share cost in rupees?

One Precision Optics share is $4.63 — about ₹444 at a USD/INR rate of 95.88 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the Precision Optics 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 Precision Optics 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 Precision Optics?

Yes. One Precision Optics share is $4.63, 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 Precision Optics.

How are gains on Precision Optics 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 Precision Optics price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does Precision Optics pay a dividend?

No. Precision Optics does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.

When can I trade Precision Optics from India?

NASDAQ 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 there estate or inheritance tax on Precision Optics shares held from India?

US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.

Do I have to declare Precision Optics 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 Precision Optics holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Precision Optics 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.