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SBI vs HDFC Bank: Which Stock is Better? [2026]

The public-sector giant vs the private-sector compounder. SBI offers deep value and dividend; HDFC offers premium profitability and growth consistency. This page scores both stocks on 8 weighted fundamentals so you can decide at a glance. Data is illustrative and for educational purposes—always verify on the latest filings before investing.

SBI

Weighted score / 100

HDFC Bank

Weighted score / 100

Verdict: HDFC Bank edges ahead on our weighted scorecard, but both are quality names in Banks.

Head-to-Head Fundamentals

Metric	SBI	HDFC Bank	Rule
PE Ratio	10	19	Lower is better
ROE (%)	16	17	Higher is better
Debt/Equity	13	6.8	Lower is better
Profit Margin (%)	13	22	Higher is better
Revenue Growth 5Y (%)	11	18	Higher is better
Dividend Yield (%)	1.5	1.2	Higher is better
Current Ratio	0	0	Higher is better
Promoter Holding (%)	57	26	Higher is better

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