(BNS) Bank of Nova Scotia - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: Canada • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CA0641491075
BNS: Banking, Mortgages, Investments, Loans, Insurance
Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS), commonly known as Scotiabank, is one of Canadas largest banks, offering a comprehensive suite of financial products and services across multiple regions. With operations spanning Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean, Central America, and other international markets, Scotiabank maintains a significant global presence. The bank operates through four primary segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets. This diversified structure allows Scotiabank to cater to a wide range of financial needs, from personal banking and wealth management to corporate and investment banking solutions.
Scotiabank provides a broad array of financial services to individual customers, including chequing and savings accounts, mortgages, loans, credit cards, and investment products such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and retirement solutions. For businesses, the bank offers tailored solutions like cash management, trade finance, and lending services. Additionally, Scotiabanks wealth management division provides private banking, trust services, and investment counseling, catering to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The bank also offers retail automotive financing solutions, further diversifying its revenue streams.
Founded in 1832, Scotiabank is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and has established itself as a trusted financial institution with a long history of stability and growth. Its extensive network and commitment to innovation have positioned it as a leader in the global banking sector.
3-Month Forecast:
Based on the provided technical and fundamental data, Scotiabanks stock (NYSE:BNS) is expected to experience moderate volatility over the next three months. The stock is currently trading at $47.47, slightly above its 20-day moving average of $46.85 but below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $47.98 and $49.22, respectively. This suggests a potential short-term downtrend but a longer-term neutral outlook. The average true range (ATR) of 0.99 indicates relatively low volatility, which may stabilize in the coming months.
From a fundamental perspective, Scotiabanks market cap of $58.84 billion reflects its strong market position. The trailing P/E of 13.70 and forward P/E of 9.57 suggest that the market expects earnings growth, which could positively impact the stock price. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.11 indicates that the stock is fairly valued relative to its book value. However, the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 2.04 is slightly elevated, which may warrant closer monitoring. The return on equity (RoE) of 7.94% is in line with industry averages, reflecting steady profitability.
Overall, Scotiabanks stock is expected to remain stable with potential for modest growth, driven by its diversified business segments and strong financial fundamentals. Investors should monitor earnings reports and macroeconomic trends for further guidance.
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BNS Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 58,843m |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Banks - Diversified |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Diversified Banks |
| IPO / Inception | 1999-09-13 |
BNS Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 36.4 |
| Fundamental | 40.1 |
| Dividend Rating | 73.1 |
| Rel. Strength | -5.52 |
| Analysts | 3.73/5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 47.89 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 306.78 USD |
BNS Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 6.40% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 10.87% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.28% |
| Payout Consistency | 94.6% |
BNS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -87.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 54.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 18.4% |
| CAGR 5y | 11.06% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.27 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.57 |
| Alpha | 3.49 |
| Beta | 0.316 |
| Volatility | 24.98% |
| Current Volume | 2384k |
| Average Volume 20d | 2409.2k |
As of April 22, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 47.46 with a total of 2,383,970 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.26%, over one month by +0.44%, over three months by -6.96% and over the past year by +7.17%.
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 40.08 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of BNS as of April 2025 is 47.89. This means that BNS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.91%.
Bank of Nova Scotia has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.73. Therefor, it is recommend to hold BNS.
- Strong Buy: 6
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 8
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, BNS Bank of Nova Scotia will be worth about 51.8 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 47.46. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +9.06%.
| Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 52 | 9.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 54.9 | 15.6% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 51.8 | 9.1% |