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Bank of Nova Scotia NYSE:BNS Stock Report

Last Price

US$56.22

Market Cap

US$69.7b

7D

4.5%

1Y

27.9%

Updated

21 Nov, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

BNS Stock Overview

Provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. More details

BNS fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance1/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends6/6

The Bank of Nova Scotia Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Bank of Nova Scotia
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceCA$56.22
52 Week HighCA$56.71
52 Week LowCA$41.80
Beta0.98
11 Month Change6.90%
3 Month Change16.11%
1 Year Change27.92%
33 Year Change-14.48%
5 Year Change-0.34%
Change since IPO222.92%

Recent News & Updates

Bank of Nova Scotia: Fixed Income Vs. Equity Investment

Oct 31

Trade Alert: My Top Canadian Bank Pays High Dividends - Scotiabank

Oct 19

Bank of Nova Scotia: Still Not The Time To Invest In Banks

Sep 27

Recent updates

Bank of Nova Scotia: Fixed Income Vs. Equity Investment

Oct 31

Trade Alert: My Top Canadian Bank Pays High Dividends - Scotiabank

Oct 19

Bank of Nova Scotia: Still Not The Time To Invest In Banks

Sep 27

Scotiabank: This 6%-Yielding Dividend Stock Remains Buyable Now

Aug 29

Scotiabank: 3 Reasons To Buy This 7% Yielding Anti-Bubble Blue Chip

Jul 11

Scotiabank: A 7%-Yielding Blue Chip Dividend Stock To Buy Now

Jun 21

Bank of Nova Scotia: Pressure On Residential Mortgage Loans Remains

Jun 07

Scotiabank: Hold Rating Maintained Ahead Of Q2 Earnings

May 21

Scotiabank: Appealing 6% Yield With Momentum On Its Side

Apr 01

Scotiabank: A Sustainable 6.4% Yield At A Bargain Valuation

Mar 20

Bank of Nova Scotia: Stable Fundamentals And High Expected Returns

Feb 06

Scotiabank: A 7%-Yielding Ultra SWAN On Sale

Jan 06

Scotiabank: Buy The +6% Yield While It's Undervalued

Dec 27

Scotiabank: A 7% Dividend You Can Count On

Dec 05

It's The Best Time In 4 Years To Buy 7% Yielding Scotiabank

Nov 24

Scotiabank's Attractive Valuation

Nov 04

Bank of Nova Scotia: Getting Closer To An Entry Point

Oct 18

The Bank of Nova Scotia: Canadian Bank With LATAM Exposure For Income-Minded Investors

Sep 27

Scotiabank: The 6.4% Yield Is A Gift For Dividend Investors

Sep 14

Near 7% Dividend Yield At Bank of Nova Scotia, A Buy Opportunity

Aug 24

Scotiabank: Overlooked Risks Discussed

Jul 31

Scotiabank: Dark Clouds On The Horizon Make Valuation Incidental

Jul 19

Bank Of Nova Scotia Vs. Toronto-Dominion: High-Yield Showdown (Rating Upgrade)

Jun 06

Bank of Nova Scotia: High 6% Dividend Yield, Safe Income Investment

May 29

Scotiabank launches hybrid robo-adviser platform

Feb 06

Bank Of Nova Scotia Is Forming A Bottom And The 6% Yield Looks Enticing

Jan 24

Scotiabank: Back In Deep Bargain Territory

Dec 23

Scotiabank: A Safe Bet For The Future

Oct 21

Scotiabank appoints Scott Thomson as President and CEO

Sep 26

Bank Of Nova Scotia Stock: To Buy Or Not To Buy

Sep 11

Bank of Nova Scotia FQ3 2022 Earnings Preview

Aug 22

Shareholder Returns

BNSUS BanksUS Market
7D4.5%-0.9%-1.0%
1Y27.9%53.3%30.3%

Return vs Industry: BNS underperformed the US Banks industry which returned 53.3% over the past year.

Return vs Market: BNS underperformed the US Market which returned 30.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is BNS's price volatile compared to industry and market?
BNS volatility
BNS Average Weekly Movement2.3%
Banks Industry Average Movement5.1%
Market Average Movement6.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.7%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: BNS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: BNS's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
183289,239L. Thomsonwww.scotiabank.com

The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and retail automotive financing solutions.

The Bank of Nova Scotia Fundamentals Summary

How do Bank of Nova Scotia's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
BNS fundamental statistics
Market capUS$69.74b
Earnings (TTM)US$5.05b
Revenue (TTM)US$21.19b

13.8x

P/E Ratio

1.2x

P/B Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
BNS income statement (TTM)
RevenueCA$29.60b
Cost of RevenueCA$0
Gross ProfitCA$29.60b
Other ExpensesCA$22.55b
EarningsCA$7.05b

Last Reported Earnings

Jul 31, 2024

Next Earnings Date

Dec 03, 2024

Earnings per share (EPS)5.70
Gross Margin100.00%
Net Profit Margin23.82%
Debt/Equity Ratio326.2%

How did BNS perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

5.4%

Current Dividend Yield

73%

Payout Ratio