The Bank of Nova Scotia
BNSFinancial ServicesNASDAQBanks - Diversified
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Daily timeframeThe 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. With a market capitalization of $114.35B, it sits in large-cap territory. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments.
Market Cap
$114.35B
Beta
1.21
P/E (TTM)
16.97
P/E (Fwd)
13.68
EPS (TTM)
$5.53
EPS (Fwd)
$6.86
ROE
11.5%
ROA
0.7%
Cash
$543.13B
Total Debt
$344.39B
Free CF
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52W Change
46.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BNS stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 31, 2026 close, BNS finished 16.52% above its 150-day moving average ($79.29) and 19.75% above its 200-day moving average ($77.15). 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 August 31, 2026 close, BNS's RSI(14) was 60.7, 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.
With $543.13B in cash and $344.39B in debt, BNS maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. 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.
Investors considering The Bank of Nova Scotia should weigh the typical risks associated with BNS's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence The Bank of Nova Scotia's trajectory.