Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (NYSE: SBS) is trading at $5.16, about ₹495 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM ET, up 0.00% today. Indian residents can buy Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$5.09
Today's high
$5.17
52 week low
$4.43
52 week high
$7.16
SBS opened at $5.15, closed previously at $5.16, and has traded between $4.43 and $7.16 over the past 52 weeks.
About
SABESP, or Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo, is a key utility provider specializing in water and sewage services for residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental clients. Its offerings are comprehensive, spanning water supply, sanitary sewage systems, urban rainwater management and drainage, municipal cleaning, and solid waste management. The company's operations also encompass planning, system operation, maintenance, and the commercialization of energy. As of December 31, 2021, SABESP delivered water services to approximately 27.8 million people through 9.8 million connections and provided sewage services to about 24.6 million individuals via 8.4 million connections. Its expansive infrastructure included 88,904 kilometers of water pipes and transmission lines, alongside 61,122 kilometers of sewer lines. Furthermore, through special purpose companies, SABESP extends its water and/or sewage provisions to four additional municipalities. The company was established in 1954 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
7.70M
Market cap
$17.62B
P/E Ratio
2.28
Price-to-sales ratio
2.30
Enterprise value
R$141.07B
Free cash flow yield
6.50%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.14
Return on equity
18.48%
ROIC
8.67%
Beta
0.09
Dividend yield
2.59%
Last dividend
$0.13
Financial overview
Revenue
R$37.34B
Earnings per share
R$2.42
Free cash flow
R$7.93B
Net profit margin
19.67%
Gross margin
35.50%
EBITDA
R$17.85B
Revenue growth
3.32%
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How to buy Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP from India
Indian residents can buy Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP 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 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP and place an order
Find Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP by name or by its ticker, SBS, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP 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. Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP’s current yield is 2.59%.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 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP stock?
Yes. Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (SBS) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 2002, in the Regulated Water 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 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP share cost in rupees?
One Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP share is $5.16 — about ₹495 at a USD/INR rate of 96.02 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP 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 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP 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 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP?
Yes. One Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP share is $5.16, 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 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP.
How are gains on Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP 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 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.59%; the last declared dividend was $0.13 per share, about ₹12.92. 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 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP 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 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP a United States company, and does that change how it is taxed?
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP trades on the New York Stock Exchange in US dollars, but the company is domiciled in Brazil. Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP 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 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP 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 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP 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.