BHARTIARTL vs KOTAKBANK: Stock Comparison

Bharti Airtel Ltd vs Kotak Mahindra Bank LtdUpdated 25 Aug 26, 4:08 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd shows a lower P/E 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 7; KOTAKBANK leads 5 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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BHARTIARTLKOTAKBANK

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Market CapContext only
₹11.84 L Cr
₹3.99 L Cr
P/E RatioKOTAKBANK has the lower reading
40.94x
19.7x
P/B RatioKOTAKBANK has the lower reading
7.94x
2.21x
EPSBHARTIARTL has the higher reading
₹47.6
₹20.38
Book ValueContext only
₹259.48
₹182.2
Dividend YieldBHARTIARTL has the higher reading
1.23%
0.16%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
BHARTIARTL is the larger company
₹11.84 L Cr vs ₹3.99 L Cr
P/E Ratio
KOTAKBANK has a lower P/E
19.7x vs 40.94x
P/B Ratio
KOTAKBANK has a lower P/B
2.21x vs 7.94x
EPS
BHARTIARTL has higher earnings per share
₹47.6 vs ₹20.38
Dividend Yield
BHARTIARTL has a higher dividend yield
1.23% vs 0.16%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
BHARTIARTL has faster revenue growth
15.7% vs -11%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
KOTAKBANK has faster EPS growth
9.8% vs -34%
Qtr Sales Growth
BHARTIARTL has stronger quarterly sales growth
15.7% vs 6.29%

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

Profile

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

Price

MetricBHARTIARTLKOTAKBANK
Live Price₹1,947₹401.6
Day Change0.62%0.04%
Volume38.2 L1.02 Cr
52-Week High₹2,174.5₹453.2
52-Week Low₹1,740.5₹345.5
Distance from 52W High-10.46%-11.39%

Valuation

MetricBHARTIARTLKOTAKBANK
Market Cap₹11.84 L Cr₹3.99 L Cr
P/E Ratio40.94x19.7x
P/B Ratio7.94x2.21x
EPS₹47.6₹20.38
Book Value₹259.48₹182.2
Dividend Yield1.23%0.16%

Growth

MetricBHARTIARTLKOTAKBANK
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)15.7%-11%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)-34%9.8%
Qtr Sales Growth15.7%6.29%
Qtr Profit Growth-16.5%4.53%

Profitability & Leverage

Debt-to-equity is shown for reference only — it is not a like-for-like metric for banks and financials.
MetricBHARTIARTLKOTAKBANK
ROE20.3%11.4%
ROCE17.6%6.98%
Net Margin14.96%26.05%
Operating Margin55.2%21.9%
Debt to Equity1.31x3.65x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricBHARTIARTLKOTAKBANK
Promoter Holding40.47%25.87%
FII Holding27.12% 0.68 pp25.21% 1.19 pp
DII Holding21.26% 0.61 pp37.71% 1.53 pp
Public Holding2.71% 0.07 pp11.21% 0.34 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.