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
F7.5
Profitability
B+6.3
Valuation
B2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
-0.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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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
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (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 margin | 31.84% | 23.31% | 26.31% | 10.64% | 26.90% | — |
Peer comparison
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%
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3 years—
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