(BNS) Bank of Nova Scotia - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: TO • Country: Canada • Currency: CAD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CA0641491075
BNS: Banking, Loans, Mortgages, Investments, Insurance
The Bank of Nova Scotia, commonly known as Scotiabank, is a prominent Canadian financial institution offering a wide array of banking and financial services. Established in 1832, it operates across multiple regions including Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean, Central America, and other international markets. The bank is organized into four main segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets.
Scotiabank provides a comprehensive suite of financial products and services tailored to individuals and businesses. For personal banking, this includes debit and credit cards, chequing and savings accounts, investment solutions, mortgages, loans, and insurance. Additionally, the bank offers retail automotive financing solutions. Business banking solutions encompass lending, deposit services, cash management, and trade finance, catering to small, medium, and large enterprises.
In the realm of wealth management, Scotiabank delivers a range of services including online brokerage, mobile investment platforms, full-service brokerage, trust services, private banking, and private investment counsel. The bank also offers retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), liquid alternatives, and institutional funds. This diversification underscores Scotiabanks commitment to meeting the varied financial needs of its clientele.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Scotiabank is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BNS. As of the latest data, the bank has a market capitalization of 79,676.56 million CAD, reflecting its significant presence in the financial sector. The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 13.19, with a forward P/E of 9.23, indicating expectations of future earnings growth. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.07 suggests that the stock is fairly valued relative to its book value. The return on equity (RoE) of 7.94% highlights the banks profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
From a technical perspective, Scotiabanks stock has shown recent trading activity with an average 20-day volume of 7,377,380 shares. The stock is currently trading at 65.69 CAD, below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs) of 66.37, 68.44, and 69.04 respectively. The Average True Range (ATR) of 1.24 indicates moderate volatility. These technical indicators collectively suggest that the stock may experience a period of consolidation in the near term.
Based on the provided technical and fundamental data, the 3-month forecast for Scotiabank (BNS) is as follows:
Technical Outlook: The stock is below its 20, 50, and 200-day SMAs, indicating bearish momentum. Support is expected at the 200-day SMA of 69.04, with resistance at the 50-day SMA of 68.44. The low ATR of 1.24 suggests reduced volatility, leading to a potential trading range between 64.00 and 68.00 CAD.
Fundamental Outlook: With a forward P/E of 9.23 and a P/B ratio of 1.07, Scotiabank is attractively valued. The RoE of 7.94% reflects moderate profitability. If the bank maintains its earnings trajectory, the stock could target a price range of 67.00 to 70.00 CAD over the next quarter, supported by stable financials and expected earnings growth.
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BNS Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 57,455m |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Banks - Diversified |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Diversified Banks |
| IPO / Inception |
BNS Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 51.4 |
| Fundamental | 30.2 |
| Dividend Rating | 74.6 |
| Rel. Strength | -6.36 |
| Analysts | - |
| Fair Price Momentum | 66.41 CAD |
| Fair Price DCF | 306.78 CAD |
BNS Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 6.26% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 10.96% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.33% |
| Payout Consistency | 89.1% |
BNS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -92% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 63.7% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 49.8% |
| CAGR 5y | 11.72% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.36 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.78 |
| Alpha | 7.94 |
| Beta | 0.218 |
| Volatility | 15.13% |
| Current Volume | 4039.4k |
| Average Volume 20d | 5902.2k |
As of April 25, 2025, the stock is trading at CAD 67.31 with a total of 4,039,390 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.47%, over one month by -1.20%, over three months by -8.21% and over the past year by +11.59%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Bank of Nova Scotia is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 30.23 and therefor a neutral 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 66.41. This means that BNS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.34%.
Bank of Nova Scotia has no consensus analysts rating.
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, BNS Bank of Nova Scotia will be worth about 71.7 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 67.31. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +6.55%.
| Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 77.9 | 15.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 71.7 | 6.6% |