CIPLA vs RELIANCE: Stock Comparison

Cipla Ltd vs Reliance Industries LtdUpdated 24 Aug 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

Reliance Industries Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Cipla Ltd shows a higher ROE, a higher dividend yield and lower leverage, while Reliance Industries Ltd shows a lower P/E and faster revenue growth. 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 6; RELIANCE leads 7 of 13

Not a rating
These companies operate in different sectors (Healthcare vs Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels). 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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CIPLARELIANCE

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Market CapContext only
₹1.16 L Cr
₹17.68 L Cr
P/E RatioRELIANCE has the lower reading
34.39x
23.68x
P/B RatioRELIANCE has the lower reading
3.37x
1.96x
EPSRELIANCE has the higher reading
₹41.68
₹55.27
Book ValueContext only
₹426.25
₹668.05
Dividend YieldCIPLA has the higher reading
0.91%
0.46%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
RELIANCE is the larger company
₹17.68 L Cr vs ₹1.16 L Cr
P/E Ratio
RELIANCE has a lower P/E
23.68x vs 34.39x
P/B Ratio
RELIANCE has a lower P/B
1.96x vs 3.37x
EPS
RELIANCE has higher earnings per share
₹55.27 vs ₹41.68
Dividend Yield
CIPLA has a higher dividend yield
0.91% vs 0.46%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
RELIANCE has faster revenue growth
12.5% vs -2.1%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
RELIANCE has faster EPS growth
-12.6% vs -54.6%
Qtr Sales Growth
RELIANCE has stronger quarterly sales growth
12.5% vs -2.8%

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

Profile

MetricCIPLARELIANCE
SectorHealthcareOil Gas & Consumable Fuels
IndustryPharmaceuticalsRefineries & Marketing

Price

MetricCIPLARELIANCE
Live Price₹1,437.9₹1,309.8
Day Change0.4%-0.47%
Volume12.21 L72.77 L
52-Week High₹1,673₹1,611.8
52-Week Low₹1,165.7₹1,249.8
Distance from 52W High-14.05%-18.74%

Valuation

MetricCIPLARELIANCE
Market Cap₹1.16 L Cr₹17.68 L Cr
P/E Ratio34.39x23.68x
P/B Ratio3.37x1.96x
EPS₹41.68₹55.27
Book Value₹426.25₹668.05
Dividend Yield0.91%0.46%

Growth

MetricCIPLARELIANCE
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)-2.1%12.5%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)-54.6%-12.6%
Qtr Sales Growth-2.8%12.5%
Qtr Profit Growth-54.6%-12.6%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricCIPLARELIANCE
ROE11.6%8.91%
ROCE15.5%10.3%
Net Margin13.96%7.64%
Operating Margin20.9%17%
Debt to Equity0.02x0.45x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricCIPLARELIANCE
Promoter Holding9.17%50.48% 0.48 pp
FII Holding20.21% 2.35 pp17.2% 1.47 pp
DII Holding34.63% 2.66 pp21.19% 0.64 pp
Public Holding15.94% 0.31 pp11.04% 0.35 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.