AXISBANK vs BEL: Stock Comparison

Axis Bank Ltd vs Bharat Electronics LtdUpdated 18 August 2026, 10:24 AM ISTNSE & company filings

Axis Bank Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Axis Bank Ltd shows a lower P/E and a higher net margin, while Bharat Electronics Ltd shows a higher ROE, 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

AXISBANK leads 6; BEL leads 6 of 12

Not a rating
These companies operate in different sectors (Financial Services vs Capital Goods). 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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AXISBANKBEL

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Market CapContext only
AXISBANK
₹3.83 L Cr
BEL
₹3.01 L Cr
P/E RatioAXISBANK has the lower reading
AXISBANK
13.76x
BEL
49.04x
P/B RatioAXISBANK has the lower reading
AXISBANK
1.79x
BEL
12.57x
EPSAXISBANK has the higher reading
AXISBANK
₹88.87
BEL
₹8.41
Book ValueContext only
AXISBANK
₹717.55
BEL
₹32.82
Dividend YieldBEL has the higher reading
AXISBANK
0.08%
BEL
0.61%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
AXISBANK is the larger company
₹3.83 L Cr vs ₹3.01 L Cr
P/E Ratio
AXISBANK has a lower P/E
13.76x vs 49.04x
P/B Ratio
AXISBANK has a lower P/B
1.79x vs 12.57x
EPS
AXISBANK has higher earnings per share
₹88.87 vs ₹8.41
Dividend Yield
BEL has a higher dividend yield
0.61% vs 0.08%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
BEL has faster revenue growth
11.7% vs -11.2%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
AXISBANK has faster EPS growth
6.4% vs 4.5%
Qtr Sales Growth
BEL has stronger quarterly sales growth
11.8% vs 5.3%

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

Profile

MetricAXISBANKBEL
SectorFinancial ServicesCapital Goods
IndustryPrivate Sector BankAerospace & Defense

Price

MetricAXISBANKBEL
Live Price₹1,233.1₹411.7
Day Change0.47%-0.18%
Volume6.71 L22.44 L
52-Week High₹1,418.3₹473.45
52-Week Low₹1,042.5₹361.2
Distance from 52W High-13.06%-13.04%

Valuation

MetricAXISBANKBEL
Market Cap₹3.83 L Cr₹3.01 L Cr
P/E Ratio13.76x49.04x
P/B Ratio1.79x12.57x
EPS₹88.87₹8.41
Book Value₹717.55₹32.82
Dividend Yield0.08%0.61%

Growth

MetricAXISBANKBEL
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)-11.2%11.7%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)6.4%4.5%
Qtr Sales Growth5.3%11.8%
Qtr Profit Growth1.71%4.62%

Profitability & Leverage

Debt-to-equity is shown for reference only — it is not a like-for-like metric for banks and financials.
MetricAXISBANKBEL
ROE13.1%27.6%
ROCE6.24%36.5%
Net Margin32.13%22.29%
Operating Margin59.3%29.2%
Debt to Equity7.51x0x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricAXISBANKBEL
Promoter Holding7.87% 0.27 pp51.14%
FII Holding43% 0.95 pp18.02% 1.48 pp
DII Holding42.69% 0.67 pp21.02% 1.03 pp
Public Holding6.43% 0.02 pp9.82% 0.45 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.