BHARTIARTL vs HCLTECH: Stock Comparison

Bharti Airtel Ltd vs HCL Technologies LtdUpdated 26 Aug 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

Bharti Airtel Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Bharti Airtel Ltd shows faster revenue growth and a higher net margin, while HCL Technologies Ltd shows a lower P/E, a higher ROE and a higher dividend yield. 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 4; HCLTECH leads 9 of 13

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These companies operate in different sectors (Telecommunication vs Information Technology). 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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BHARTIARTLHCLTECH

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Market CapContext only
₹11.67 L Cr
₹3.54 L Cr
P/E RatioHCLTECH has the lower reading
40.94x
20.44x
P/B RatioHCLTECH has the lower reading
7.94x
4.74x
EPSHCLTECH has the higher reading
₹47.79
₹64.25
Book ValueContext only
₹259.48
₹273.09
Dividend YieldHCLTECH has the higher reading
1.24%
4.54%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
BHARTIARTL is the larger company
₹11.67 L Cr vs ₹3.54 L Cr
P/E Ratio
HCLTECH has a lower P/E
20.44x vs 40.94x
P/B Ratio
HCLTECH has a lower P/B
4.74x vs 7.94x
EPS
HCLTECH has higher earnings per share
₹64.25 vs ₹47.79
Dividend Yield
HCLTECH has a higher dividend yield
4.54% vs 1.24%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
BHARTIARTL has faster revenue growth
15.7% vs 5.3%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
HCLTECH has faster EPS growth
-0.2% vs -34%
Qtr Sales Growth
BHARTIARTL has stronger quarterly sales growth
15.7% vs 13.9%

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

Profile

MetricBHARTIARTLHCLTECH
SectorTelecommunicationInformation Technology
IndustryTelecom - Cellular & Fixed line servicesComputers - Software & Consulting

Price

MetricBHARTIARTLHCLTECH
Live Price₹1,902.1₹1,298.5
Day Change-2.31%-1.31%
Volume45.53 L8.35 L
52-Week High₹2,174.5₹1,780.1
52-Week Low₹1,740.5₹1,030
Distance from 52W High-12.53%-27.05%

Valuation

MetricBHARTIARTLHCLTECH
Market Cap₹11.67 L Cr₹3.54 L Cr
P/E Ratio40.94x20.44x
P/B Ratio7.94x4.74x
EPS₹47.79₹64.25
Book Value₹259.48₹273.09
Dividend Yield1.24%4.54%

Growth

MetricBHARTIARTLHCLTECH
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)15.7%5.3%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)-34%-0.2%
Qtr Sales Growth15.7%13.9%
Qtr Profit Growth-16.5%20.3%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricBHARTIARTLHCLTECH
ROE20.3%24%
ROCE17.6%30.6%
Net Margin14.96%12.8%
Operating Margin55.2%20.5%
Debt to Equity1.31x0.07x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricBHARTIARTLHCLTECH
Promoter Holding40.47%44.42% 0.02 pp
FII Holding27.12% 0.68 pp14.9% 0.61 pp
DII Holding21.26% 0.61 pp18.78% 0.21 pp
Public Holding2.71% 0.07 pp5.15% 0.79 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.