AXISBANK vs HDFCBANK: Stock Comparison

Axis Bank Ltd vs HDFC Bank LtdUpdated 13 August 2026, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

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

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AXISBANK leads 6; HDFCBANK leads 6 of 12

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Market CapContext only
AXISBANK
₹3.79 L Cr
HDFCBANK
₹11.19 L Cr
P/E RatioAXISBANK has the lower reading
AXISBANK
13.72x
HDFCBANK
14.2x
P/B RatioAXISBANK has the lower reading
AXISBANK
1.78x
HDFCBANK
1.93x
EPSAXISBANK has the higher reading
AXISBANK
₹88.79
HDFCBANK
₹45.78
Book ValueContext only
AXISBANK
₹717.55
HDFCBANK
₹393.81
Dividend YieldHDFCBANK has the higher reading
AXISBANK
0.08%
HDFCBANK
1.78%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
HDFCBANK is the larger company
₹11.19 L Cr vs ₹3.79 L Cr
P/E Ratio
AXISBANK has a lower P/E
13.72x vs 14.2x
P/B Ratio
AXISBANK has a lower P/B
1.78x vs 1.93x
EPS
AXISBANK has higher earnings per share
₹88.79 vs ₹45.78
Dividend Yield
HDFCBANK has a higher dividend yield
1.78% vs 0.08%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
HDFCBANK has faster revenue growth
-1.8% vs -11.2%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
HDFCBANK has faster EPS growth
7.5% vs 6.4%
Qtr Sales Growth
AXISBANK has stronger quarterly sales growth
5.3% vs 0.46%

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

Profile

MetricAXISBANKHDFCBANK
SectorFinancial ServicesFinancial Services
IndustryPrivate Sector BankPrivate Sector Bank

Price

MetricAXISBANKHDFCBANK
Live Price₹1,221.8₹725
Day Change-0.67%-0.55%
Volume52.84 L2.21 Cr
52-Week High₹1,418.3₹1,020.5
52-Week Low₹1,042.5₹722
Distance from 52W High-13.85%-28.96%

Valuation

MetricAXISBANKHDFCBANK
Market Cap₹3.79 L Cr₹11.19 L Cr
P/E Ratio13.72x14.2x
P/B Ratio1.78x1.93x
EPS₹88.79₹45.78
Book Value₹717.55₹393.81
Dividend Yield0.08%1.78%

Growth

MetricAXISBANKHDFCBANK
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)-11.2%-1.8%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)6.4%7.5%
Qtr Sales Growth5.3%0.46%
Qtr Profit Growth1.71%8.05%

Profitability & Leverage

Debt-to-equity is shown for reference only — it is not a like-for-like metric for banks and financials.
MetricAXISBANKHDFCBANK
ROE13.1%13.6%
ROCE6.24%7.02%
Net Margin32.13%25.12%
Operating Margin59.3%41.6%
Debt to Equity7.51x6.29x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricAXISBANKHDFCBANK
Promoter Holding7.87% 0.27 pp0%
FII Holding43% 0.95 pp41.83% 2.22 pp
DII Holding42.69% 0.67 pp41.92% 1.6 pp
Public Holding6.43% 0.02 pp16.25% 0.61 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.