ASIANPAINT vs BHARTIARTL: Stock Comparison

Asian Paints Ltd vs Bharti Airtel LtdUpdated 26 Aug 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

Bharti Airtel Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Asian Paints Ltd shows a higher ROE, lower leverage and a higher ROCE, while Bharti Airtel Ltd shows a lower P/E, a higher dividend yield and faster revenue growth. These are relative readings on individual metrics — weigh valuation against growth, margins, leverage and capital efficiency rather than treating any single number as decisive.

Metric snapshot

ASIANPAINT leads 6; BHARTIARTL leads 7 of 13

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These companies operate in different sectors (Consumer Durables vs Telecommunication). Valuation and leverage norms differ across sectors, so cross-sector ratio comparisons can mislead — compare each against its own sector peers too.

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ASIANPAINTBHARTIARTL

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Market CapContext only
₹2,51,78,792.41 L Cr
₹11,86,53,155.09 L Cr
P/E RatioBHARTIARTL has the lower reading
52.94x
40.16x
P/B RatioBHARTIARTL has the lower reading
11.8x
7.79x
EPSASIANPAINT has the higher reading
₹49.38
₹47.9
Book ValueContext only
₹222.81
₹259.48
Dividend YieldBHARTIARTL has the higher reading
1.04%
1.23%

✓ marks the usual favourable reading; it is not a recommendation.

Key Differences

Market Cap
BHARTIARTL is the larger company
₹11,86,53,155.09 L Cr vs ₹2,51,78,792.41 L Cr
P/E Ratio
BHARTIARTL has a lower P/E
40.16x vs 52.94x
P/B Ratio
BHARTIARTL has a lower P/B
7.79x vs 11.8x
EPS
ASIANPAINT has higher earnings per share
₹49.38 vs ₹47.9
Dividend Yield
BHARTIARTL has a higher dividend yield
1.23% vs 1.04%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
BHARTIARTL has faster revenue growth
15.7% vs 10.6%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
ASIANPAINT has faster EPS growth
69.2% vs -34%
Qtr Sales Growth
BHARTIARTL has stronger quarterly sales growth
15.7% vs 10.6%

Each difference is a single, relative reading — StockeZee does not name an overall winner.

Profile

MetricASIANPAINTBHARTIARTL
SectorConsumer DurablesTelecommunication
IndustryPaintsTelecom - Cellular & Fixed line services

Price

MetricASIANPAINTBHARTIARTL
Live Price₹2,626.5₹1,902.1
Day Change-0.5%-2.31%
Volume3.39 L45.53 L
52-Week High₹2,985.7₹2,174.5
52-Week Low₹2,115₹1,740.5
Distance from 52W High-12.03%-12.53%

Valuation

MetricASIANPAINTBHARTIARTL
Market Cap₹2,51,78,792.41 L Cr₹11,86,53,155.09 L Cr
P/E Ratio52.94x40.16x
P/B Ratio11.8x7.79x
EPS₹49.38₹47.9
Book Value₹222.81₹259.48
Dividend Yield1.04%1.23%

Growth

MetricASIANPAINTBHARTIARTL
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)10.6%15.7%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)69.2%-34%
Qtr Sales Growth10.6%15.7%
Qtr Profit Growth43.8%-16.5%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricASIANPAINTBHARTIARTL
ROE21.8%20.3%
ROCE26.3%17.6%
Net Margin12.18%14.96%
Operating Margin18.8%55.2%
Debt to Equity0.18x1.31x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricASIANPAINTBHARTIARTL
Promoter Holding52.09%40.47%
FII Holding13.32% 1.21 pp27.12% 0.68 pp
DII Holding20.77% 1.04 pp21.26% 0.61 pp
Public Holding13.2% 0.2 pp2.71% 0.07 pp

How to Read This Comparison

Valuation ratios (P/E, P/B) use the latest consolidated figures where available; growth numbers compare against the same period last year; shareholding percentages come from the most recent quarterly filings, with the change shown against the prior quarter. A "more favourable" highlight is relative between these two companies only — it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a comparison against the wider sector. Rows with no reported data for either company are hidden rather than shown empty.

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Data source: NSE and company filings via StockeZee. This comparison is informational — it is not investment advice, and StockeZee is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser.