The Bank of Nova Scotia BNS FINANCIAL
Company 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. 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. It also provides business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses. In addition, it provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternatives, and institutional funds. The company was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Why Investors Should Care
Trades at an undemanding P/E of 16.8.
Maintains a net profit margin of 28.4%.
Offers a dividend yield of 3.55%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Oct 2025 Revenue of $37.10B (+10.4% YoY); net profit $7.79B.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +11.7%, earnings +23.4%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 5.6%, profit CAGR -7.7%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 5.59% |
| 1 Year: | 11.70% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -7.73% |
| 1 Year: | 23.40% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +65.38% |
| 6 Months: | +33.73% |
| 3 Months: | +15.78% |
| 1 Month: | +4.49% |
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- Price vs 50-DMAAbove
- Price vs 200-DMAAbove
- RSI (14)57.18 · Neutral
P/E of 16.79 is above the sector median of 12.89 — pricier than peers.
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Technical Trend
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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Interactive charts for Revenue, Net Income, EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, EPS, ROE, ROCE, Gross/Net/Operating Margin and more — switch metric and period using the dropdowns above. CAGR is computed across the displayed window (quarterly CAGR is annualised). Visual growth charts make it easy to spot multi-year compounding trends at a glance — far faster than reading raw numbers in a table.
PROS
- Excellent profit margin of 28.4%.
- Attractive dividend yield of 3.55%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
- Earnings shrank at -7.7% CAGR over 5 years.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Financial Services).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BNS The Bank of Nova Scotia FINANCIAL | 92.84 | 16.79 | $112.97B | 3.55% | - | 11.46% | 5.59% | -7.73% |
| 2 | JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 353.51 | 15.15 | $939.70B | 1.72% | - | 17.79% | 12.50% | 14.83% |
| 3 | BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. SPXFINANCIAL | 505.83 | 12.72 | $712.23B | 0.00% | - | 12.12% | 4.18% | 9.44% |
| 4 | V Visa Inc. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 368.64 | 31.35 | $628.20B | 0.72% | 37.15% | 61.19% | 14.33% | 13.04% |
| 5 | MA Mastercard Incorporated SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 570.89 | 31.44 | $496.37B | 0.62% | 60.19% | - | 12.29% | 19.21% |
| 6 | BAC Bank of America Corporation SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 62.39 | 14.41 | $436.28B | 2.04% | - | 11.20% | 3.14% | 4.27% |
| 7 | BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc. FINANCIAL | 757,791.00 | 12.71 | $370.14B | 0.00% | - | 12.12% | 7.60% | 10.02% |
| 8 | HSBC HSBC Holdings plc FINANCIAL | 106.26 | 15.18 | $363.70B | 3.65% | - | 13.10% | 9.75% | 12.72% |
| 9 | MS Morgan Stanley SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 216.24 | 17.48 | $339.62B | 2.26% | - | 17.97% | 3.76% | 9.66% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jan 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jul 2025 | Oct 2025 | Jan 2026 | Apr 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 8.93B | 9.33B | 9.58B | 9.88B | 9.62B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Expense | - | 9.02B | 8.63B | 8.63B | 7.75B | 7.57B |
| Pretax Income | - | 2.57B | 3.36B | 2.86B | 3.17B | 3.43B |
| Tax Provision | - | 540.00M | 829.00M | 656.00M | 872.00M | 799.00M |
| Net Income | - | 1.98B | 2.45B | 2.22B | 2.29B | 2.60B |
| Diluted EPS | 0.66 | 1.48 | 1.84 | - | 1.73 | 2.00 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Oct 2022 | Oct 2023 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 31.51B | 31.69B | 33.62B | 37.10B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Expense | 15.44B | 38.56B | 42.41B | 36.08B |
| Pretax Income | 12.93B | 9.67B | 9.92B | 10.51B |
| Tax Provision | 2.76B | 2.22B | 2.03B | 2.75B |
| Net Income | 9.92B | 7.34B | 7.76B | 7.79B |
| Diluted EPS | 8.02 | 5.72 | 5.87 | 5.67 |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Oct 2021 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2023 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 16.94B | 31.72B | 15.65B | 5.41B |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -11.29B | -30.04B | -7.45B | 1.57B |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | -4.58B | -2.77B | -8.84B | -6.31B |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -571.00M | -442.00M | -489.00M | -347.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 16.37B | 31.28B | 15.16B | 5.06B |
| Net Change in Cash | - | 1.07B | -1.08B | -636.00M | 667.00M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Oct 2022 | Oct 2023 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin % | - | - | - | - |
| Net Margin % | 31.5% | 23.2% | 23.1% | 21.0% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Bank of Canada | 5.41% | 65.85M | $6.19B |
| 2 | Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 4.27% | 51.92M | $4.88B |
| 3 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2.93% | 35.71M | $3.36B |
| 4 | CIBC World Market, Inc. | 2.07% | 25.21M | $2.37B |
| 5 | NORGES BANK | 1.51% | 18.39M | $1.73B |
| 6 | Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 1.51% | 18.38M | $1.73B |
| 7 | 1832 Asset Management L.P. | 1.34% | 16.25M | $1.53B |
| 8 | National Bank of Canada/FI/ | 1.29% | 15.69M | $1.48B |
| 9 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 1.18% | 14.31M | $1.35B |
| 10 | TD Asset Management, Inc | 1.16% | 14.09M | $1.33B |
Analyst View
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Latest News
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BNS — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) trades at $92.84 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $56.09 to $94.92.
What is the market capitalisation of BNS?
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has a market capitalisation of $112.97B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of BNS?
BNS trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.79. The industry average P/E is 12.89. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.74.
Does BNS pay a dividend?
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) currently offers a dividend yield of 3.55%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of BNS?
BNS has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.46%.
Is BNS a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.