The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)

CA — Financial Services Sector
Peers: CM  BMO  ING  BCS  NU  MFG  WFC  SMFG  LYG 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol BNS
  • Rev/Share 58.824
  • Book/Share 71.2114
  • PB 1.4451
  • Debt/Equity 5.8023
  • CurrentRatio 0.1154
  • ROIC 0.0111

 

  • MktCap 125741280684.9478
  • FreeCF/Share 4.0675
  • PFCF 24.8501
  • PE 16.1167
  • Debt/Assets 0.3452
  • DivYield 0.0431
  • ROE 0.0915

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation BNS Raymond James -- Outperform -- -- Nov. 25, 2025
Downgrade BNS BofA Securities Buy Neutral -- -- March 31, 2025
Downgrade BNS CIBC Sector Outperform Neutral -- -- Feb. 18, 2025

News

Scotiabank Announces Redemption of US $1,250 million 4.900% Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

TORONTO , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Scotiabank (TSX: BNS) (NYSE: BNS) today announced its intention to redeem all outstanding US $1,250 million 4.900% Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (the "Notes") at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date fixed for redemption. The redemption of the Notes will occur on June 4, 2025.

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Bank of Nova Scotia: Get Paid While You Wait For This Turnaround (Rating Upgrade)
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Bank of Nova Scotia has underperformed over the last decade, but is poised for a turnaround under new CEO Scott Thomson. The bank's new strategy focuses on growth in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, while exiting less profitable markets like Colombia. Emphasis is on capital-light businesses such as wealth management and increasing efficiency in existing operations, particularly in Latin America.

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Back Up The Truck With These 3 High-Yielding SWANs
BNS, BTI, O
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Investing in quality dividend-growth stocks like Realty Income, Scotiabank, and British American Tobacco provides reliable income and reduces the stress of market volatility. These stocks offer an average dividend yield of 6.4% with strong credit ratings, and are undervalued by 12% to 18% based on fair value estimates. Each company has a robust financial foundation with well-covered dividends and growth potential, aiming for mid-teens annual total returns through 2027.

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70 Graham All-Star Value (GASV) March Dividends Show 19 "Safer" Bearing 13 Ideal Dividend Dogs
BCS, BNS, COLB, DHT, EBF, ET, F, FSK, GBDC, GES, HSBC, MO, PANL, PK, RIO, RMR, SAN, SU, TRMD, USB, VALE, VZ
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Large Cap Value and Ben Graham Formula strategies identify undervalued, stable stocks with strong fundamentals and low valuations, ideal for long-term investment. Analysts project significant gains (28.24% to 85.64%) from top-ten GASV Dogs by March 2026, based on dividend yields and target prices. Thirteen of nineteen "safer" GASV Dogs are recommended buys, offering reliable dividends and fair pricing relative to their intrinsic value.

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The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) National Bank 23rd Annual Financial Services Conference
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Published: March 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS ) National Bank 23rd Annual Financial Services Conference March 25, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Unknown Speaker - Aris Bogdaneris - Group Head, Canadian Banking Conference Call Participants Unknown Speaker I'd like to present, Aris Bogdaneris, Group Head Canadian Banking of the Bank of Nova Scotia or Scotiabank, whichever you prefer. Thanks for joining us again.

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Bank of Nova Scotia: Favorable Valuation With Growth Prospects
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Published: March 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Strong financial performance and market position justify a “Buy” rating for The Bank of Nova Scotia stock, supported by robust revenue growth and profitability. The company's innovative product pipeline and strategic acquisitions are key drivers of future growth and competitive advantage. Management's effective cost control measures and operational efficiency enhance shareholder value and ensure sustainable long-term returns.

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The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Presents at RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference (Transcript)
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Published: March 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS ) RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference March 5, 2025 8:40 AM ET Company Participants Phil Thomas - Group Head & Chief Risk Officer Conference Call Participants Darko Mihelic - RBC Capital Markets Darko Mihelic [Abrupt Start]

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The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
BNS
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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About The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)

  • IPO Date 2002-06-07
  • Website https://www.scotiabank.com
  • Industry Banks - Diversified
  • CEO L. Scott Thomson
  • Employees 88722

The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates in four segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and day-to-day banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses, including automotive financing solutions to dealers and their customers. It also provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternative funds, and institutional funds. In addition, the company offers international banking services for retail, corporate, and commercial customers; and lending and transaction, investment banking advisory, and capital markets access services to corporate customers. Further, it provides online, mobile, and telephone banking services. The company operates a network of 954 branches and approximately 3,766 automated banking machines in Canada; and approximately 1,300 branches and a network of contact and support center internationally. The Bank of Nova Scotia was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.