The Bank of Nova Scotia
BNSFinancial ServicesNASDAQBanks - Diversified
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Daily timeframePart of the financial services sector, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is listed under Banks - Diversified. Valued at $113.04B, BNS is a large-cap name in its sector. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments.
Market Cap
$113.04B
Beta
1.19
P/E (TTM)
16.83
P/E (Fwd)
13.72
EPS (TTM)
$5.52
EPS (Fwd)
$6.77
ROE
11.5%
ROA
0.7%
Cash
$543.13B
Total Debt
$344.39B
Free CF
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52W Change
43.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BNS stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, BNS finished 10.21% above its 150-day moving average ($82.70) and 13.84% above its 200-day moving average ($80.06). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BNS overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, BNS's RSI(14) was 47.9, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The balance sheet looks solid with $543.13B in cash comfortably exceeding the $344.39B debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. ROE of 11.5% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 0.7% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $31.51B to $37.10B.
As with any equity investment, BNS carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing BNS.