BHARTIARTL vs NTPC: Stock Comparison

Bharti Airtel Ltd vs NTPC LtdUpdated 21 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, faster revenue growth and lower leverage, while NTPC 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 7; NTPC leads 6 of 13

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These companies operate in different sectors (Telecommunication vs Power). 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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BHARTIARTLNTPC

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Market CapContext only
₹11.87 L Cr
₹3.3 L Cr
P/E RatioNTPC has the lower reading
41.04x
11.88x
P/B RatioNTPC has the lower reading
7.96x
1.62x
EPSBHARTIARTL has the higher reading
₹48.35
₹32.81
Book ValueContext only
₹259.48
₹209.44
Dividend YieldNTPC has the higher reading
1.25%
3.67%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
BHARTIARTL is the larger company
₹11.87 L Cr vs ₹3.3 L Cr
P/E Ratio
NTPC has a lower P/E
11.88x vs 41.04x
P/B Ratio
NTPC has a lower P/B
1.62x vs 7.96x
EPS
BHARTIARTL has higher earnings per share
₹48.35 vs ₹32.81
Dividend Yield
NTPC has a higher dividend yield
3.67% vs 1.25%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
BHARTIARTL has faster revenue growth
15.7% vs 8%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
NTPC has faster EPS growth
-1.6% vs -34%
Qtr Sales Growth
BHARTIARTL has stronger quarterly sales growth
15.7% vs -0.29%

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

Profile

MetricBHARTIARTLNTPC
SectorTelecommunicationPower
IndustryTelecom - Cellular & Fixed line servicesPower Generation

Price

MetricBHARTIARTLNTPC
Live Price₹1,946₹340
Day Change0.22%0.74%
Volume30.16 L65.35 L
52-Week High₹2,174.5₹414.4
52-Week Low₹1,740.5₹315.55
Distance from 52W High-10.51%-17.95%

Valuation

MetricBHARTIARTLNTPC
Market Cap₹11.87 L Cr₹3.3 L Cr
P/E Ratio41.04x11.88x
P/B Ratio7.96x1.62x
EPS₹48.35₹32.81
Book Value₹259.48₹209.44
Dividend Yield1.25%3.67%

Growth

MetricBHARTIARTLNTPC
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)15.7%8%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)-34%-1.6%
Qtr Sales Growth15.7%-0.29%
Qtr Profit Growth-16.5%37.8%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricBHARTIARTLNTPC
ROE20.3%14%
ROCE17.6%8.33%
Net Margin14.96%15.38%
Operating Margin55.2%28.2%
Debt to Equity1.31x1.33x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricBHARTIARTLNTPC
Promoter Holding40.47%51.1%
FII Holding27.12% 0.68 pp16.3% 0.25 pp
DII Holding21.26% 0.61 pp29.44% 0.31 pp
Public Holding2.71% 0.07 pp3.15% 0.05 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.