BNS:CA:TSX-Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (CAD)

EQUITY | Banks—Diversified | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 76.02

Change

-0.20 (-0.26)%

Market Cap

CAD 87.66B

Volume

1.99M

Analyst Target

CAD 78.08
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

Bank of Nova Scotia is a diversified financial services institution that provides financial products and services to retail, commercial and corporate customers around the world.

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Largest Industry Peers for Banks—Diversified

ETFs Containing BNS:CA

FDV:CA 3.73 % 0.94 %

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HFY-U:CA 2.81 % 0.00 %

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TUSB-U:CA TD Select U.S. Short Term.. 2.35 % 0.00 %

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CAD 7.90M
CRQ.A:CA 0.00 % 1.55 %

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CRQ:CA 0.00 % 0.73 %

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FIE.A:CA 0.00 % 1.78 %

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QCAN 0.00 % 0.30 %

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RCE:CA 0.00 % 0.43 %

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SHC:CA 0.00 % 0.71 %

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TTP:CA TD S&P/TSX Capped Composi.. 0.00 % 0.07 %

+0.24 (+-0.06%)

CAD 1.34B
FST:CA First Trust Canadian Capi.. 0.00 % 0.66 %

-0.03 (-0.06%)

CAD 0.04B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Banks—Diversified) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 11.71% 20% F 54% F
Dividend Return 3.88% 20% F 83% B
Total Return 15.59% 20% F 59% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 8.17% 60% D- 57% F
Dividend Return 4.97% 100% F 85% B
Total Return 13.13% 80% B- 65% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 8.60% 20% F 56% F
Dividend Return 20.86% 40% F 74% C
Total Return 29.46% 20% F 61% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.20% 40% F 63% D
Dividend Return 8.33% 40% F 70% C-
Total Return 4.14% 60% D- 79% B-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 15.47% 40% F 48% F
Risk Adjusted Return 53.88% 40% F 63% D
Market Capitalization 87.66B 33% F 99% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Banks—Diversified) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 12.80 33% 72%
Price/Book Ratio 1.43 44% 42%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -4.12 33% 84%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 38% 68%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 12.75% 11% 81%
Return on Invested Capital 2.78% 11% 43%
Return on Assets 0.87% 33% 43%
Debt to Equity Ratio 9.10% 100% 84%

Annual Financials (CAD)

Quarterly Financials (CAD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector