Rational AG
Rational AG (XETRA: RAA) is trading at €573.50, about ₹62,660 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 28 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET, up 0.09% today. Indian residents can buy Rational from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€573.00
Today's high
€579.50
52 week low
€562.00
52 week high
€776.50
RAA opened at €575.50, closed previously at €573.00, and has traded between €562.00 and €776.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Headquartered in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, Rational AG, established in 1973, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and distribution of advanced professional cooking appliances for commercial kitchens. Its innovative product portfolio features the iCombi Pro and iCombi Classic, intelligent combi-steamers accompanied by dedicated care solutions, as well as the iVario, a versatile cooking system designed for liquid-based preparation or direct contact heating. Furthermore, the company provides ConnectedCooking, an online platform to optimize kitchen operations. Beyond these core systems, Rational also supplies a full range of accessories, spare components, and comprehensive services for its equipment. The company caters to a broad spectrum of clients, encompassing hospitality venues like restaurants and hotels, alongside various communal and institutional food service providers such as corporate canteens, hospitals, schools, universities, military facilities, prisons, and retirement homes. Its reach also extends to quick-service establishments, catering companies, supermarkets, bakeries, butcher shops, petrol stations, and food delivery services. These sophisticated culinary solutions are brought to market through a network of independent sales partners.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
10.95K
Market cap
€6.52B
P/E Ratio
24.52
Price-to-sales ratio
5.04
Enterprise value
€6.34B
Free cash flow yield
4.14%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.03
Return on equity
29.09%
ROIC
28.86%
Beta
1.26
Dividend yield
3.49%
Last dividend
€20.00
Financial overview
Revenue
€1.26B
Earnings per share
€22.33
Free cash flow
€230.16M
Net profit margin
20.54%
Gross margin
59.40%
EBITDA
€369.12M
Revenue growth
5.53%
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How to buy Rational from India
Indian residents can buy Rational 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 Rational and place an order
Find Rational by name or by its ticker, RAA, and choose an order type. Rational trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Rational 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 Rational from India
Trading and taxes when buying Rational 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. Rational’s current yield is 3.49%.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 Rational stock?
Yes. Rational (RAA) has been listed on XETRA since 2000, in the Industrial - Machinery 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 Rational share cost in rupees?
One Rational share is €573.50 — about ₹62,660 at an EUR/INR rate of 109.26 on 27 Sep 2026. Both the Rational 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 Rational 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 Rational 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 Rational price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Rational pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Rational pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.49%; the last declared dividend was €20.00 per share, about ₹2,185.19. 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 Rational 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 Rational 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 Rational holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Rational 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 Rational?
Yes. Rational 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.