- ISIN
- CA0641491075
- CUSIP
- 064149107
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
- IPO Date
- Sep 13, 1999
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $72.75B
- Enterprise Value
- $559.15B
- EPS (TTM)
- $8.23
- PE Ratio
- 9.75
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $70.57B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $33.43B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $13.61B
- Year Range
- $53.52 - $82.22
- Target Price
- $72.15
- ROA (TTM)
- 0.63%
- ROE (TTM)
- 10.96%
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Performance
BNS Performance Chart
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is up 11.4% since the beginning of the year. At $80 per share, BNS is trading just below its 52-week high of $82. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BNS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,636.
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Returns By Period
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has returned 11.35% so far this year and 58.05% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BNS has returned 11.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
The Bank of Nova Scotia
- 1D
- -0.47%
- 1M
- 4.82%
- YTD
- 11.35%
- 6M
- 16.70%
- 1Y
- 58.05%
- 3Y*
- 25.35%
- 5Y*
- 10.34%
- 10Y*
- 11.04%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
BNS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 13, 1999, BNS's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +23.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -26.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BNS closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +17.6%, while the worst single day was Nov 20, 2008 at -14.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.49% | 1.38% | -8.50% | 13.53% | 2.89% | 0.26% | 11.35% | ||||||
| 2025 | -3.42% | -3.01% | -4.43% | 7.04% | 7.08% | 3.27% | 2.09% | 12.32% | 3.51% | 2.71% | 5.63% | 6.35% | 45.11% |
| 2024 | -2.38% | 3.68% | 6.83% | -9.99% | 3.12% | -3.40% | 3.83% | 6.88% | 9.24% | -4.12% | 10.74% | -5.79% | 17.55% |
| 2023 | 12.25% | -8.59% | 1.78% | 0.63% | -3.21% | 3.58% | 2.28% | -5.80% | -2.23% | -9.12% | 10.63% | 8.76% | 8.53% |
| 2022 | 1.49% | 0.53% | -0.86% | -10.71% | 6.93% | -12.55% | 4.34% | -9.29% | -13.96% | 3.19% | 8.03% | -6.17% | -28.05% |
| 2021 | -0.08% | 9.38% | 7.31% | 2.99% | 5.67% | -3.31% | -2.97% | -0.85% | -0.61% | 7.78% | -4.77% | 16.10% | 40.62% |
Benchmark Metrics
The Bank of Nova Scotia has an annualized alpha of 9.58%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.34 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 1999.
- This stock captured 115.95% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 87.41% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.34 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 9.58%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.34
- Upside Capture
- 115.95%
- Downside Capture
- 87.41%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BNS ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BNS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.88 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.65 | 1.41 | +0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.37 | 2.93 | +1.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.11 | 13.52 | +3.59 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
The Bank of Nova Scotia provided a 3.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.18 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.18 | $3.07 | $3.14 | $4.17 | $3.13 | $3.65 | $2.67 | $2.00 | $3.16 | $3.10 | $2.92 | $3.29 |
Dividend yield | 3.97% | 4.17% | 5.85% | 8.56% | 6.39% | 5.09% | 4.93% | 3.53% | 6.34% | 4.80% | 5.24% | 8.13% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Bank of Nova Scotia. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.07 |
| 2024 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.14 |
| 2023 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $1.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.17 |
| 2022 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.13 |
| 2021 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $3.65 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
The Bank of Nova Scotia has a dividend yield of 3.97%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
The Bank of Nova Scotia has a payout ratio of 62.28%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that The Bank of Nova Scotia strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Bank of Nova Scotia. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the The Bank of Nova Scotia was 63.65%, occurring on Feb 23, 2009. Recovery took 272 trading sessions.
The current The Bank of Nova Scotia drawdown is 0.52%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.65%Feb 2009 | 1y 3mo | 1y 28d | 2y 4moNov 2007 - Mar 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -46.29%Mar 2020 | 2y 2mo | 11mo 3d | 3y 1moJan 2018 - Feb 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -43.27%Jan 2016 | 1y 5mo | 1y 6d | 2y 6moJul 2014 - Jan 2017 |
2023 bear market2023 | -39.12%Oct 2023 | 1y 7mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 5moMar 2022 - Aug 2025 |
2011 bear market2011 | -24.11%Nov 2011 | 7mo 25d | 1y 24d | 1y 8moApr 2011 - Dec 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BNS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.65% | -56.78% | -6.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.36% | -9.10% | -4.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.51% | -18.90% | -0.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.12% | -25.43% | -13.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.29% | -33.92% | -12.37% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.52% | -0.74% | +0.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.02% | -10.72% | -0.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.40% | 1.97% | +1.43% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Bank of Nova Scotia over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Bank of Nova Scotia is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Diversified industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BNS, comparing it with other companies in the Banks - Diversified industry. Currently, BNS has a P/E ratio of 9.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BNS relative to other companies in the Banks - Diversified industry. Currently, BNS has a P/S ratio of 1.3. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BNS in comparison with other companies in the Banks - Diversified industry. Currently, BNS has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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