BHARTIARTL vs CIPLA: Stock Comparison

Bharti Airtel Ltd vs Cipla LtdUpdated 24 Aug 26, 1:41 PM ISTNSE & company filings

Bharti Airtel Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Bharti Airtel Ltd shows a higher ROE, a higher dividend yield and faster revenue growth, while Cipla Ltd shows a lower P/E and lower leverage. 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

BHARTIARTL leads 10; CIPLA leads 3 of 13

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These companies operate in different sectors (Telecommunication 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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BHARTIARTLCIPLA

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Market CapContext only
₹11.79 L Cr
₹1.15 L Cr
P/E RatioCIPLA has the lower reading
41.04x
34.18x
P/B RatioCIPLA has the lower reading
7.96x
3.35x
EPSBHARTIARTL has the higher reading
₹47.87
₹41.68
Book ValueContext only
₹259.48
₹426.25
Dividend YieldBHARTIARTL has the higher reading
1.23%
0.91%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
BHARTIARTL is the larger company
₹11.79 L Cr vs ₹1.15 L Cr
P/E Ratio
CIPLA has a lower P/E
34.18x vs 41.04x
P/B Ratio
CIPLA has a lower P/B
3.35x vs 7.96x
EPS
BHARTIARTL has higher earnings per share
₹47.87 vs ₹41.68
Dividend Yield
BHARTIARTL has a higher dividend yield
1.23% vs 0.91%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
BHARTIARTL has faster revenue growth
15.7% vs -2.1%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
BHARTIARTL has faster EPS growth
-34% vs -54.6%
Qtr Sales Growth
BHARTIARTL has stronger quarterly sales growth
15.7% vs -2.8%

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

Profile

MetricBHARTIARTLCIPLA
SectorTelecommunicationHealthcare
IndustryTelecom - Cellular & Fixed line servicesPharmaceuticals

Price

MetricBHARTIARTLCIPLA
Live Price₹1,935.2₹1,423.3
Day Change-0.55%-0.62%
Volume10.23 L6.2 L
52-Week High₹2,174.5₹1,673
52-Week Low₹1,740.5₹1,165.7
Distance from 52W High-11%-14.93%

Valuation

MetricBHARTIARTLCIPLA
Market Cap₹11.79 L Cr₹1.15 L Cr
P/E Ratio41.04x34.18x
P/B Ratio7.96x3.35x
EPS₹47.87₹41.68
Book Value₹259.48₹426.25
Dividend Yield1.23%0.91%

Growth

MetricBHARTIARTLCIPLA
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)15.7%-2.1%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)-34%-54.6%
Qtr Sales Growth15.7%-2.8%
Qtr Profit Growth-16.5%-54.6%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricBHARTIARTLCIPLA
ROE20.3%11.6%
ROCE17.6%15.5%
Net Margin14.96%13.96%
Operating Margin55.2%20.9%
Debt to Equity1.31x0.02x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricBHARTIARTLCIPLA
Promoter Holding40.47%9.17%
FII Holding27.12% 0.68 pp20.21% 2.35 pp
DII Holding21.26% 0.61 pp34.63% 2.66 pp
Public Holding2.71% 0.07 pp15.94% 0.31 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.