Universal Safety Products, Inc.
Universal Safety Products, Inc. (AMEX: UUU) is trading at $4.88, about ₹469 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 9:48 AM ET. Indian residents can buy Universal Safety Products from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$4.88
Today's high
$4.94
52 week low
$3.02
52 week high
$7.82
UUU opened at $4.89, closed previously at $4.88, and has traded between $3.02 and $7.82 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Universal Security Instruments, Inc., along with its subsidiary, specializes in the development, marketing, and distribution of essential safety and security solutions for both residential and commercial applications. The company's reach extends throughout the United States and internationally. Their comprehensive product range features various safety alarms, including models powered by replaceable or sealed batteries, as well as those with battery backup capabilities. This extensive selection also encompasses smoke alarms, with specialized units for the hearing impaired and heat detection, in addition to carbon monoxide detectors, door chimes, ventilation systems, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), and other electrical devices. These items are sold under the UNIVERSAL and USI Electric brand names. The firm's products are supplied through a wide network of distribution channels. These include wholesale partners; major retailers such as chain stores, discount outlets, and television retailers; home improvement centers; catalog and mail-order businesses; electrical and lighting suppliers; and companies specializing in manufactured housing, among other distributors. Additionally, the company facilitates sales through independent sales organizations, direct sales representatives, and its own promotional materials and online platform. Established in 1969, Universal Security Instruments, Inc. is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
12.34K
Market cap
$11.70M
P/E Ratio
-2.38
Price-to-sales ratio
10.33
Enterprise value
$10.31M
Free cash flow yield
4.07%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.20
Return on equity
-76.82%
ROIC
-121.29%
Beta
-0.01
Dividend yield
20.49%
Last dividend
$1.00
Financial overview
Revenue
$4.85M
Earnings per share
-$1.04
Free cash flow
$536.18K
Net profit margin
-437.82%
Gross margin
10.45%
EBITDA
-$1.77M
Revenue growth
-79.43%
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How to buy Universal Safety Products from India
Indian residents can buy Universal Safety Products 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 Universal Safety Products and place an order
Find Universal Safety Products by name or by its ticker, UUU, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Universal Safety Products trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Universal Safety Products position in USD 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 Universal Safety Products from India
Trading and taxes when buying Universal Safety Products 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. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Universal Safety Products’ current yield is 20.49%.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 Universal Safety Products stock?
Yes. Universal Safety Products (UUU) has been listed on NYSE American since 1981, in the Communication Equipment 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 Universal Safety Products share cost in rupees?
One Universal Safety Products share is $4.88 — about ₹469 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Universal Safety Products 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 Universal Safety Products 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 Universal Safety Products?
Yes. One Universal Safety Products share is $4.88, 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 Universal Safety Products.
How are gains on Universal Safety Products 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 Universal Safety Products price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Universal Safety Products pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Universal Safety Products pays a dividend and the current yield is 20.49%; the last declared dividend was $1.00 per share, about ₹96.06. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Universal Safety Products from India?
NYSE American 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 Universal Safety Products 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 Universal Safety Products 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 Universal Safety Products holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Universal Safety Products 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.