BHARTIARTL vs SUNPHARMA: Stock Comparison

Bharti Airtel Ltd vs Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LtdUpdated 24 Aug 26, 3:29 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 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd shows a lower P/E, lower leverage and a higher ROCE. 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 5; SUNPHARMA leads 8 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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BHARTIARTLSUNPHARMA

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Market CapContext only
₹11.82 L Cr
₹4.58 L Cr
P/E RatioSUNPHARMA has the lower reading
41.04x
37.71x
P/B RatioSUNPHARMA has the lower reading
7.96x
5.46x
EPSSUNPHARMA has the higher reading
₹47.87
₹50.41
Book ValueContext only
₹259.48
₹348.31
Dividend YieldBHARTIARTL has the higher reading
1.23%
0.84%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
BHARTIARTL is the larger company
₹11.82 L Cr vs ₹4.58 L Cr
P/E Ratio
SUNPHARMA has a lower P/E
37.71x vs 41.04x
P/B Ratio
SUNPHARMA has a lower P/B
5.46x vs 7.96x
EPS
SUNPHARMA has higher earnings per share
₹50.41 vs ₹47.87
Dividend Yield
BHARTIARTL has a higher dividend yield
1.23% vs 0.84%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
BHARTIARTL has faster revenue growth
15.7% vs 12.8%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
SUNPHARMA has faster EPS growth
25.6% vs -34%
Qtr Sales Growth
BHARTIARTL has stronger quarterly sales growth
15.7% vs 10.5%

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

Profile

MetricBHARTIARTLSUNPHARMA
SectorTelecommunicationHealthcare
IndustryTelecom - Cellular & Fixed line servicesPharmaceuticals

Price

MetricBHARTIARTLSUNPHARMA
Live Price₹1,935₹1,910
Day Change-0.57%0.4%
Volume2.19 L23.18 L
52-Week High₹2,174.5₹2,046.9
52-Week Low₹1,740.5₹1,548
Distance from 52W High-11.01%-6.69%

Valuation

MetricBHARTIARTLSUNPHARMA
Market Cap₹11.82 L Cr₹4.58 L Cr
P/E Ratio41.04x37.71x
P/B Ratio7.96x5.46x
EPS₹47.87₹50.41
Book Value₹259.48₹348.31
Dividend Yield1.23%0.84%

Growth

MetricBHARTIARTLSUNPHARMA
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)15.7%12.8%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)-34%25.6%
Qtr Sales Growth15.7%10.5%
Qtr Profit Growth-16.5%5.95%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricBHARTIARTLSUNPHARMA
ROE20.3%16%
ROCE17.6%20.5%
Net Margin14.96%18.56%
Operating Margin55.2%29.8%
Debt to Equity1.31x0.06x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricBHARTIARTLSUNPHARMA
Promoter Holding40.47%54.48%
FII Holding27.12% 0.68 pp14.53% 1.4 pp
DII Holding21.26% 0.61 pp22.18% 1.07 pp
Public Holding2.71% 0.07 pp8.81% 0.33 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.

Deep-dive each company on its stock page for quarterly results, technicals, filings and the full peer set: Bharti Airtel Ltd and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

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.