The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)
Company Info
CA0641491075
064149107
Sep 13, 1999
Highlights
$64.23B
$3.47
14.84
1.27
$26.20B
$26.20B
$2.76B
$41.78 - $55.39
$51.46
0.26%
9.27
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Performance
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Returns By Period
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) returned -1.27% year-to-date (YTD) and 13.12% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, BNS returned 4.98% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.87%.
BNS
-1.27%
8.45%
-1.65%
13.12%
13.48%
4.98%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.79%
1.49%
12.35%
15.37%
10.87%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BNS, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -3.39% | -3.01% | -4.43% | 7.04% | 3.00% | -1.27% | |||||||
| 2024 | -2.39% | 3.68% | 6.83% | -9.95% | 3.12% | -3.40% | 3.83% | 6.88% | 9.24% | -4.12% | 10.74% | -5.79% | 17.59% |
| 2023 | 12.25% | -8.59% | 1.78% | 0.63% | -3.21% | 3.58% | 2.28% | -5.80% | -3.90% | -9.64% | 10.63% | 8.76% | 6.04% |
| 2022 | 1.48% | 0.53% | -0.86% | -10.71% | 6.93% | -12.55% | 4.34% | -9.29% | -13.96% | 3.21% | 8.03% | -6.17% | -28.04% |
| 2021 | -0.08% | 9.38% | 7.31% | 3.00% | 5.67% | -3.31% | -2.94% | -0.85% | -0.61% | 7.79% | -4.77% | 14.83% | 39.13% |
| 2020 | -2.11% | -4.16% | -22.44% | 0.53% | -0.30% | 3.05% | 1.31% | 5.11% | -3.96% | 1.78% | 17.32% | 10.83% | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 14.18% | -2.42% | -4.10% | 4.62% | -7.92% | 8.53% | -1.78% | -0.32% | 8.12% | 0.84% | -2.11% | 0.66% | 17.49% |
| 2018 | 3.04% | -6.81% | -0.42% | 0.67% | -1.84% | -4.10% | 3.55% | -2.28% | 2.99% | -8.92% | 1.25% | -7.15% | -19.14% |
| 2017 | 7.36% | -2.66% | 1.63% | -5.02% | 1.55% | 7.47% | 3.63% | -0.27% | 3.40% | 1.42% | -1.97% | 3.02% | 20.49% |
| 2016 | 0.99% | -2.06% | 22.15% | 8.57% | -6.71% | 1.29% | 3.59% | 4.83% | 0.62% | 1.45% | 2.77% | 1.77% | 43.72% |
| 2015 | -15.00% | 11.26% | -6.02% | 11.03% | -4.53% | -1.97% | -3.87% | -7.07% | -3.42% | 7.86% | -3.04% | -10.13% | -25.11% |
| 2014 | -11.49% | 4.36% | 2.40% | 4.76% | 5.63% | 4.68% | 1.95% | -2.47% | -6.60% | 0.06% | 1.21% | -7.99% | -5.21% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BNS is 71, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
The Bank of Nova Scotia provided a 5.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.05 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.05 | $3.14 | $3.12 | $3.14 | $2.88 | $2.67 | $2.00 | $2.54 | $2.42 | $2.22 | $2.68 | $2.35 |
Dividend yield | 5.93% | 5.84% | 6.40% | 6.40% | 4.02% | 4.94% | 3.54% | 5.10% | 3.75% | 3.98% | 6.63% | 4.11% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $1.49 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $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 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.12 |
| 2022 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.14 |
| 2021 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.88 |
| 2020 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.67 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.00 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $2.54 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $2.42 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $2.22 |
| 2015 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $2.68 |
| 2014 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.35 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
The Bank of Nova Scotia has a dividend yield of 5.93%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
The Bank of Nova Scotia has a payout ratio of 46.67%, 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 63.79%, occurring on Feb 23, 2009. Recovery took 281 trading sessions.
The current The Bank of Nova Scotia drawdown is 15.77%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -63.79% | Nov 7, 2007 | 325 | Feb 23, 2009 | 281 | Apr 6, 2010 | 606 |
| -46.86% | Jan 8, 2018 | 555 | Mar 23, 2020 | 231 | Feb 22, 2021 | 786 |
| -44.09% | Jul 29, 2014 | 373 | Jan 20, 2016 | 268 | Feb 10, 2017 | 641 |
| -40.5% | Mar 23, 2022 | 403 | Oct 27, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -24.1% | Apr 4, 2011 | 165 | Nov 25, 2011 | 266 | Dec 18, 2012 | 431 |
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.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of The Bank of Nova Scotia, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 6.7% positive surprise.
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 14.8. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BNS compared to other companies in the Banks - Diversified industry. BNS currently has a PEG ratio of 1.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
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 2.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
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 1.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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