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Bank of Nova Scotia NYSE:BNS Stock Report

Last Price

US$47.09

Market Cap

US$57.5b

7D

1.5%

1Y

-3.3%

Updated

23 Apr, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

BNS Stock Overview

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.

BNS fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance2/6
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$47.09
52 Week HighCA$51.98
52 Week LowCA$39.80
Beta0.96
1 Month Change-6.23%
3 Month Change3.31%
1 Year Change-3.35%
3 Year Change-25.41%
5 Year Change-14.48%
Change since IPO170.48%

Recent News & Updates

Scotiabank: Appealing 6% Yield With Momentum On Its Side

Apr 01

Scotiabank: A Sustainable 6.4% Yield At A Bargain Valuation

Mar 20

Recent updates

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

Scotiabank: Why This 5.3% Yield Is A Great Bargain

Jul 27

Bank of Nova Scotia: A Great Yield At A Decent Price Point

Jul 20

Bank Of Nova Scotia: Dividend Growth Stock To Ride Volatility

May 17

Scotiabank: This High-Yielder Is Getting Interesting

Apr 17

Scotiabank - Priced A Little Too High

Feb 03

Shareholder Returns

BNSUS BanksUS Market
7D1.5%1.9%-3.2%
1Y-3.3%25.1%19.3%

Return vs Industry: BNS underperformed the US Banks industry which returned 25.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: BNS underperformed the US Market which returned 19.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is BNS's price volatile compared to industry and market?
BNS volatility
BNS Average Weekly Movement2.6%
Banks Industry Average Movement4.5%
Market Average Movement6.0%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.5%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

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

Volatility Over Time: BNS's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
183289,249L. 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$57.54b
Earnings (TTM)US$5.43b
Revenue (TTM)US$21.46b

10.6x

P/E Ratio

1.1x

P/B Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
BNS income statement (TTM)
RevenueCA$29.40b
Cost of RevenueCA$0
Gross ProfitCA$29.40b
Other ExpensesCA$21.96b
EarningsCA$7.44b

Last Reported Earnings

Jan 31, 2024

Next Earnings Date

May 28, 2024

Earnings per share (EPS)6.09
Gross Margin100.00%
Net Profit Margin25.30%
Debt/Equity Ratio309.9%

How did BNS perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

6.6%

Current Dividend Yield

68%

Payout Ratio
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