CIPLA vs HDFCBANK: Stock Comparison

Cipla Ltd vs HDFC Bank LtdUpdated 12 August 2026, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

HDFC Bank Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Cipla Ltd shows a higher ROCE, while HDFC Bank 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

CIPLA leads 1; HDFCBANK leads 11 of 12

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These companies operate in different sectors (Healthcare 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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CIPLAHDFCBANK

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Market CapContext only
CIPLA
₹1.18 L Cr
HDFCBANK
₹11.23 L Cr
P/E RatioHDFCBANK has the lower reading
CIPLA
35.02x
HDFCBANK
14.2x
P/B RatioHDFCBANK has the lower reading
CIPLA
3.43x
HDFCBANK
1.93x
EPSHDFCBANK has the higher reading
CIPLA
₹41.68
HDFCBANK
₹45.76
Book ValueContext only
CIPLA
₹426.25
HDFCBANK
₹393.81
Dividend YieldHDFCBANK has the higher reading
CIPLA
0.89%
HDFCBANK
1.78%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
HDFCBANK is the larger company
₹11.23 L Cr vs ₹1.18 L Cr
P/E Ratio
HDFCBANK has a lower P/E
14.2x vs 35.02x
P/B Ratio
HDFCBANK has a lower P/B
1.93x vs 3.43x
EPS
HDFCBANK has higher earnings per share
₹45.76 vs ₹41.68
Dividend Yield
HDFCBANK has a higher dividend yield
1.78% vs 0.89%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
HDFCBANK has faster revenue growth
-1.8% vs -2.1%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
HDFCBANK has faster EPS growth
7.5% vs -54.6%
Qtr Sales Growth
HDFCBANK has stronger quarterly sales growth
0.46% vs -2.8%

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

Profile

MetricCIPLAHDFCBANK
SectorHealthcareFinancial Services
IndustryPharmaceuticalsPrivate Sector Bank

Price

MetricCIPLAHDFCBANK
Live Price₹1,463₹729
Day Change0%0%
Volume6.21 L2.7 Cr
52-Week High₹1,673₹1,020.5
52-Week Low₹1,165.7₹726.55
Distance from 52W High-12.55%-28.56%

Valuation

MetricCIPLAHDFCBANK
Market Cap₹1.18 L Cr₹11.23 L Cr
P/E Ratio35.02x14.2x
P/B Ratio3.43x1.93x
EPS₹41.68₹45.76
Book Value₹426.25₹393.81
Dividend Yield0.89%1.78%

Growth

MetricCIPLAHDFCBANK
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)-2.1%-1.8%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)-54.6%7.5%
Qtr Sales Growth-2.8%0.46%
Qtr Profit Growth-54.6%8.05%

Profitability & Leverage

Debt-to-equity is shown for reference only — it is not a like-for-like metric for banks and financials.
MetricCIPLAHDFCBANK
ROE11.6%13.6%
ROCE15.5%7.02%
Net Margin13.96%25.12%
Operating Margin20.9%41.6%
Debt to Equity0.02x6.29x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricCIPLAHDFCBANK
Promoter Holding9.17%0%
FII Holding20.21% 2.35 pp41.83% 2.22 pp
DII Holding34.63% 2.66 pp41.92% 1.6 pp
Public Holding15.94% 0.31 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.