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BNS

Bank of Nova Scotia

NYSE: BNS · FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED

$77.79
+2.83% today

Updated 2026-04-30

Market cap
$93.16B
P/E ratio
15.28
P/S ratio
2.80x
EPS (TTM)
$4.95
Dividend yield
5.68%
52W range
$47 – $78
Volume
2.6M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

81
out of 100
Grade: A
Strong Buy
Investment rating
9.3
Growth
A+
2.5
Quality
F
7.5
Profitability
B+
6.3
Valuation
B
2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
-0.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →206 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$76.74
-1.35%
12-Month target
$87.47
+12.44%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety
1 Strong Buy1 Buy11 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Profit margin 26.90% — above average
+ Revenue growth 23.50% QoQ
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z -0.61 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-9.30B
- Debt/equity 5.80x — high leverage

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$31.15B$31.79B$29.48B$73.18B$33.25B$40.0B
Net income$9.92B$7.41B$7.76B$7.79B$2.29B
EPS$4.95$8.26
Free cash flow$16.37B$31.28B$15.16B$5.06B$-9.30B
Profit margin31.84%23.31%26.31%10.64%26.90%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
BNS$93.16B819.37.56.32.5Exceptional Buy
BRK-B$1.03T543.37.55.08.0Buy
BRK-A$1.02T513.37.55.08.0Buy
JPM$828.64B738.08.05.75.5Strong Buy
V$636.99B687.310.05.05.5Strong Buy
MA$444.77B708.010.04.36.0Strong Buy

Smart narrative

Bank of Nova Scotia trades at $77.79. representing a P/E of 15.28x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 81/100 indicates the stock is excellent. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of -0.61, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $33.25B. with profit margins at 26.90%.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price?
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) trades at $77.79.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia overvalued?
Smart Value Score 81/100 (Grade A, Strong Buy).
What is the price target of Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)?
The analyst target price is $76.74, representing -1.3% downside from the current price of $77.79.
What is the future stock price of BNS by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Bank of Nova Scotia could reach $462.79 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Bank of Nova Scotia's revenue?
TTM revenue is $33.25B.
Piotroski F-Score?
2/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
-0.61 — distress.

Company info

SectorFINANCIAL SERVICES
IndustryBANKS - DIVERSIFIED
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio2.80x
ROE10.30%
Beta1.19
50D MA$72.75
200D MA$67.91
Shares out1.23B
Float1.22B
Short ratio
Avg volume2.6M

Performance

1 week+2.33%
1 month+10.68%
3 months+0.38%
YTD+4.10%
1 year
3 years
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