The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)
Company Info
CA0641491075
064149107
Sep 13, 1999
Highlights
$68.54B
$4.13
13.30
1.51
$53.19B
$54.33B
$3.64B
$43.02 - $57.07
$55.38
0.26%
21.23
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Bank of Nova Scotia, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
The Bank of Nova Scotia had a return of 17.35% year-to-date (YTD) and 20.60% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, The Bank of Nova Scotia had an annualized return of 4.60%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that The Bank of Nova Scotia did not perform as well as the benchmark.
BNS
17.35%
-4.78%
22.64%
20.60%
5.05%
4.60%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -2.39% | 3.68% | 6.83% | -9.96% | 3.12% | -3.40% | 3.84% | 6.88% | 9.24% | -4.12% | 10.74% | 17.35% | |
| 2023 | 12.25% | -8.59% | 1.78% | 0.64% | -3.21% | 3.58% | 2.28% | -5.80% | -3.90% | -9.64% | 10.63% | 8.76% | 6.05% |
| 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% | 3.01% | 5.67% | -3.31% | -2.94% | -0.85% | -0.61% | 7.79% | -4.77% | 14.83% | 39.14% |
| 2020 | -2.11% | -4.16% | -22.45% | 0.53% | -0.30% | 3.05% | 1.33% | 5.11% | -3.96% | 1.76% | 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% |
| 2013 | 1.71% | 0.97% | -0.97% | -1.08% | -1.58% | -4.60% | 5.32% | -1.60% | 4.35% | 6.04% | 1.32% | 1.59% | 11.49% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 80, BNS is among the top 20% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is 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.
Dividends
Dividend History
The Bank of Nova Scotia provided a 5.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.14 | $3.12 | $3.14 | $2.88 | $2.67 | $2.00 | $2.54 | $2.42 | $2.22 | $2.68 | $2.35 | $1.76 |
Dividend yield | 5.86% | 6.40% | 6.40% | 4.02% | 4.94% | 3.54% | 5.10% | 3.75% | 3.98% | 6.63% | 4.11% | 2.82% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2013 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.76 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
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.
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 14.85%.
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% | Feb 1, 2018 | 538 | Mar 23, 2020 | 231 | Feb 22, 2021 | 769 |
| -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 current The Bank of Nova Scotia volatility is 4.93%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of The Bank of Nova Scotia compared to its peers in the Banks - Diversified industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for BNS in comparison to other companies of the Banks - Diversified industry. Currently, BNS has a PE value of 13.3. This PE ratio falls in the average range for the industry.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for BNS in comparison to other companies of the Banks - Diversified industry. Currently, BNS has a PEG value of 1.5. This PEG ratio falls in the average range for the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for The Bank of Nova Scotia.
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