BHARTIARTL vs HDFCBANK: Stock Comparison

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

Bharti Airtel Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Bharti Airtel Ltd shows a higher ROE, faster revenue growth and a higher ROCE, while HDFC Bank Ltd shows a lower P/E, a higher dividend yield and a higher net margin. 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 6; HDFCBANK leads 6 of 12

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These companies operate in different sectors (Telecommunication vs Financial Services). 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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BHARTIARTLHDFCBANK

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Market CapContext only
BHARTIARTL
₹11.81 L Cr
HDFCBANK
₹11.19 L Cr
P/E RatioHDFCBANK has the lower reading
BHARTIARTL
40.92x
HDFCBANK
14.2x
P/B RatioHDFCBANK has the lower reading
BHARTIARTL
7.94x
HDFCBANK
1.93x
EPSBHARTIARTL has the higher reading
BHARTIARTL
₹47.88
HDFCBANK
₹45.78
Book ValueContext only
BHARTIARTL
₹259.48
HDFCBANK
₹393.81
Dividend YieldHDFCBANK has the higher reading
BHARTIARTL
1.25%
HDFCBANK
1.78%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
BHARTIARTL is the larger company
₹11.81 L Cr vs ₹11.19 L Cr
P/E Ratio
HDFCBANK has a lower P/E
14.2x vs 40.92x
P/B Ratio
HDFCBANK has a lower P/B
1.93x vs 7.94x
EPS
BHARTIARTL has higher earnings per share
₹47.88 vs ₹45.78
Dividend Yield
HDFCBANK has a higher dividend yield
1.78% vs 1.25%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
BHARTIARTL has faster revenue growth
15.7% vs -1.8%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
HDFCBANK has faster EPS growth
7.5% vs -34%
Qtr Sales Growth
BHARTIARTL has stronger quarterly sales growth
15.7% vs 0.46%

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

Profile

MetricBHARTIARTLHDFCBANK
SectorTelecommunicationFinancial Services
IndustryTelecom - Cellular & Fixed line servicesPrivate Sector Bank

Price

MetricBHARTIARTLHDFCBANK
Live Price₹1,939.1₹725
Day Change-0.3%-0.55%
Volume1.3 Cr2.21 Cr
52-Week High₹2,174.5₹1,020.5
52-Week Low₹1,740.5₹722
Distance from 52W High-10.83%-28.96%

Valuation

MetricBHARTIARTLHDFCBANK
Market Cap₹11.81 L Cr₹11.19 L Cr
P/E Ratio40.92x14.2x
P/B Ratio7.94x1.93x
EPS₹47.88₹45.78
Book Value₹259.48₹393.81
Dividend Yield1.25%1.78%

Growth

MetricBHARTIARTLHDFCBANK
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)15.7%-1.8%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)-34%7.5%
Qtr Sales Growth15.7%0.46%
Qtr Profit Growth-16.5%8.05%

Profitability & Leverage

Debt-to-equity is shown for reference only — it is not a like-for-like metric for banks and financials.
MetricBHARTIARTLHDFCBANK
ROE20.3%13.6%
ROCE17.6%7.02%
Net Margin14.96%25.12%
Operating Margin55.2%41.6%
Debt to Equity1.31x6.29x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricBHARTIARTLHDFCBANK
Promoter Holding40.47%0%
FII Holding27.12% 0.68 pp41.83% 2.22 pp
DII Holding21.26% 0.61 pp41.92% 1.6 pp
Public Holding2.71% 0.07 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.