AXISBANK vs SUNPHARMA: Stock Comparison

Axis Bank Ltd vs Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LtdUpdated 24 Aug 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Axis Bank Ltd shows a lower P/E and a higher net margin, while Sun Pharmaceutical Industries 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 5; SUNPHARMA leads 7 of 12

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These companies operate in different sectors (Financial Services vs Healthcare). 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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AXISBANKSUNPHARMA

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Market CapContext only
₹3,84,75,510.95 L Cr
₹4,58,27,297.93 L Cr
P/E RatioAXISBANK has the lower reading
13.82x
37.89x
P/B RatioAXISBANK has the lower reading
1.8x
5.48x
EPSAXISBANK has the higher reading
₹88.13
₹50.41
Book ValueContext only
₹717.55
₹348.31
Dividend YieldSUNPHARMA has the higher reading
0.08%
0.84%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
SUNPHARMA is the larger company
₹4,58,27,297.93 L Cr vs ₹3,84,75,510.95 L Cr
P/E Ratio
AXISBANK has a lower P/E
13.82x vs 37.89x
P/B Ratio
AXISBANK has a lower P/B
1.8x vs 5.48x
EPS
AXISBANK has higher earnings per share
₹88.13 vs ₹50.41
Dividend Yield
SUNPHARMA has a higher dividend yield
0.84% vs 0.08%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
SUNPHARMA has faster revenue growth
12.8% vs -11.2%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
SUNPHARMA has faster EPS growth
25.6% vs 6.4%
Qtr Sales Growth
SUNPHARMA has stronger quarterly sales growth
10.5% vs 5.3%

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

Profile

MetricAXISBANKSUNPHARMA
SectorFinancial ServicesHealthcare
IndustryPrivate Sector BankPharmaceuticals

Price

MetricAXISBANKSUNPHARMA
Live Price₹1,236₹1,910
Day Change-0.79%0.4%
Volume37.79 L23.18 L
52-Week High₹1,418.3₹2,046.9
52-Week Low₹1,042.5₹1,548
Distance from 52W High-12.85%-6.69%

Valuation

MetricAXISBANKSUNPHARMA
Market Cap₹3,84,75,510.95 L Cr₹4,58,27,297.93 L Cr
P/E Ratio13.82x37.89x
P/B Ratio1.8x5.48x
EPS₹88.13₹50.41
Book Value₹717.55₹348.31
Dividend Yield0.08%0.84%

Growth

MetricAXISBANKSUNPHARMA
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)-11.2%12.8%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)6.4%25.6%
Qtr Sales Growth5.3%10.5%
Qtr Profit Growth1.71%5.95%

Profitability & Leverage

Debt-to-equity is shown for reference only — it is not a like-for-like metric for banks and financials.
MetricAXISBANKSUNPHARMA
ROE13.1%16%
ROCE6.24%20.5%
Net Margin32.13%18.56%
Operating Margin59.3%29.8%
Debt to Equity7.51x0.06x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricAXISBANKSUNPHARMA
Promoter Holding7.87% 0.27 pp54.48%
FII Holding43% 0.95 pp14.53% 1.4 pp
DII Holding42.69% 0.67 pp22.18% 1.07 pp
Public Holding6.43% 0.02 pp8.81% 0.33 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.