AXISBANK vs HDFCLIFE: Stock Comparison

Axis Bank Ltd vs HDFC Life Insurance Company LtdUpdated 26 Aug 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

Axis Bank Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Axis Bank Ltd shows a lower P/E, a higher ROE and faster revenue growth, while HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd shows a higher dividend yield and a higher ROCE. 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 8; HDFCLIFE leads 4 of 12

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AXISBANKHDFCLIFE

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Market CapContext only
₹3.9 L Cr
₹1.21 L Cr
P/E RatioAXISBANK has the lower reading
13.84x
59.93x
P/B RatioAXISBANK has the lower reading
1.8x
6.66x
EPSAXISBANK has the higher reading
₹88.87
₹9.12
Book ValueContext only
₹717.55
₹89.8
Dividend YieldHDFCLIFE has the higher reading
0.08%
0.38%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
AXISBANK is the larger company
₹3.9 L Cr vs ₹1.21 L Cr
P/E Ratio
AXISBANK has a lower P/E
13.84x vs 59.93x
P/B Ratio
AXISBANK has a lower P/B
1.8x vs 6.66x
EPS
AXISBANK has higher earnings per share
₹88.87 vs ₹9.12
Dividend Yield
HDFCLIFE has a higher dividend yield
0.38% vs 0.08%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
AXISBANK has faster revenue growth
-11.2% vs -17.7%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
AXISBANK has faster EPS growth
6.4% vs 4.1%
Qtr Sales Growth
HDFCLIFE has stronger quarterly sales growth
14.6% vs 5.3%

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Profile

MetricAXISBANKHDFCLIFE
SectorFinancial ServicesFinancial Services
IndustryPrivate Sector BankLife Insurance

Price

MetricAXISBANKHDFCLIFE
Live Price₹1,255₹553
Day Change1.62%1.15%
Volume32.98 L38.19 L
52-Week High₹1,418.3₹803
52-Week Low₹1,042.5₹530.5
Distance from 52W High-11.51%-31.13%

Valuation

MetricAXISBANKHDFCLIFE
Market Cap₹3.9 L Cr₹1.21 L Cr
P/E Ratio13.84x59.93x
P/B Ratio1.8x6.66x
EPS₹88.87₹9.12
Book Value₹717.55₹89.8
Dividend Yield0.08%0.38%

Growth

MetricAXISBANKHDFCLIFE
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)-11.2%-17.7%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)6.4%4.1%
Qtr Sales Growth5.3%14.6%
Qtr Profit Growth1.71%11.5%

Profitability & Leverage

Debt-to-equity is shown for reference only — it is not a like-for-like metric for banks and financials.
MetricAXISBANKHDFCLIFE
ROE13.1%11.3%
ROCE6.24%10.3%
Net Margin32.13%1.89%
Operating Margin59.3%1.16%
Debt to Equity7.51x0.16x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricAXISBANKHDFCLIFE
Promoter Holding7.87% 0.27 pp50.54% 0.33 pp
FII Holding43% 0.95 pp19.27% 3.25 pp
DII Holding42.69% 0.67 pp20.19% 2.94 pp
Public Holding6.43% 0.02 pp9.98% 0.02 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.