Jio among world’s top five telcos, with a digital edge

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Despite the smaller scale when compared with global telecom operators, Jio Platforms commands a significant valuation premium.

Despite the smaller scale when compared with global telecom operators, Jio Platforms commands a significant valuation premium, reflecting differential offerings aided by a pure-play 4G and 5G networks and proprietary digital platforms. On the other hand, global giants are largely mature utility providers with legacy 2G and 3G infrastructure. Considering Wednesday's market cap and FY26 net profit, Jio Platforms' price-earnings multiple works out to be 43.5. For top global telcos, the P/E multiple ranged between eight and fourteen. Bharti Airtel, the closest Indian peer of Jio Platforms trades at a P/E of 45.6.

Incorporated in 2019, Jio Platforms offers digital connectivity and services pan India.