Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Limited
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Limited (HKSE: 2189) is trading at HK$0.49, about ₹6 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 8 Oct 2026, 1:00 AM ET, up 1.04% today. Indian residents can buy Kato (Hong Kong) from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$0.48
Today's high
HK$0.49
52 week low
HK$0.43
52 week high
HK$0.52
2189 opened at HK$0.49, closed previously at HK$0.48, and has traded between HK$0.43 and HK$0.52 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Limited, an investment holding entity, primarily focuses on delivering residential and day care solutions for the elderly population across Hong Kong. The organization offers an extensive array of residential care services for seniors, encompassing lodging, expert nursing and attentive care, dietary oversight, medical assistance, physical and occupational therapy, psychological and social wellness programs, individualized attention, and recreational pursuits. Furthermore, it supplies residents with healthcare and medical goods and provides supplementary health services. Beyond its core offerings, the company also administers home care support services, engages in property investments, and furnishes property management solutions. As of March 31, 2022, it managed eight dedicated care and attention homes for seniors, providing a total of 1,129 residential spots across four distinct Hong Kong districts. These facilities operate under diverse brand names, including Fai To, Kato, Happy Luck Home, Tsuen Wan Centre, and Pine Villa. Established in 1991, the firm is based in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, and functions as a subsidiary of Sheung Fung Limited.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
209.55K
Market cap
HK$485.00M
P/E Ratio
14.18
Price-to-sales ratio
1.37
Enterprise value
HK$662.34M
Free cash flow yield
19.92%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.60
Return on equity
7.54%
ROIC
6.27%
Beta
0.01
Dividend yield
6.19%
Last dividend
HK$0.03
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$353.78M
Earnings per share
HK$0.03
Free cash flow
HK$91.62M
Net profit margin
9.67%
Gross margin
38.77%
EBITDA
HK$120.53M
Revenue growth
11.56%
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How to buy Kato (Hong Kong) from India
Indian residents can buy Kato (Hong Kong) 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. Read the full guide: how to invest in Kato (Hong Kong) from India
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 HKD.
Search for Kato (Hong Kong) and place an order
Find Kato (Hong Kong) by name or by its ticker, 2189, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. Kato (Hong Kong) trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Kato (Hong Kong) position in HKD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying Kato (Hong Kong) from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm HKT
- 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. Kato (Hong Kong)’s current yield is 6.19%.Dividend tax explained
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyHong Kong has no estate duty.Estate tax explained
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Kato (Hong Kong) stock?
Yes. Kato (Hong Kong) (2189) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2019, in the Medical - Care Facilities 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 HKD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Kato (Hong Kong) share cost in rupees?
One Kato (Hong Kong) share is HK$0.49 — about ₹6 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.34 on 8 Oct 2026. Both the Kato (Hong Kong) 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 Kato (Hong Kong) 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.
What is the minimum I can buy of Kato (Hong Kong)?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on Kato (Hong Kong) shares taxed in India?
Hong Kong generally does not levy capital gains tax on non-resident individual investors for HKEX-listed stocks, 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 HKD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Kato (Hong Kong) price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Kato (Hong Kong) pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Kato (Hong Kong) pays a dividend and the current yield is 6.19%; the last declared dividend was HK$0.03 per share, about ₹0.37. 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 Kato (Hong Kong) from India?
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST in Indian time. It also halts for lunch, 9:30 am – 10:30 am IST. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Kato (Hong Kong) shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare Kato (Hong Kong) 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 Kato (Hong Kong) holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Kato (Hong Kong) and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in HKD 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.