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

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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
74
Weighted score / 100
HDFC Bank
77
Weighted score / 100
Verdict: HDFC Bank edges ahead on our weighted scorecard, but both are quality names in Banks.

Head-to-Head Fundamentals

MetricSBIHDFC BankRule
PE Ratio1019Lower is better
ROE (%)1617Higher is better
Debt/Equity136.8Lower is better
Profit Margin (%)1322Higher is better
Revenue Growth 5Y (%)1118Higher is better
Dividend Yield (%)1.51.2Higher is better
Current Ratio00Higher is better
Promoter Holding (%)5726Higher is better

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Mithun Srivastava

Mithun writes on investing & automation. He runs investwithmithun.com (market education) and automatetoprofit.com (trading automation).

Educational content, not financial advice.This article is for general investor education. Mithun Srivastava is not a SEBI-registered Investment Advisor (RIA) or Research Analyst (RA). Examples are illustrative; past performance does not predict future returns. Consult a SEBI-registered RIA before making investment decisions. Read full disclaimer →
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