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

EQUITY | Banks—Diversified | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 51.99

Change

+0.89 (+1.74)%

Market Cap

CAD 87.66B

Volume

1.19M

Analyst Target

CAD 66.25
Analyst Rating

N/A

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

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.

Company Website : http://www.scotiabank.com

Currency: CAD

Country : Canada

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2020-05-25 )

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:CA TD Select U.S. Short Term.. 2.35 % 0.28 %

-0.08 (-0.47%)

 CAD 7.90M
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 %

+0.01 (+-0.47%)

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

-0.23 (-0.47%)

 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 -29.12% 18% F 22% F
Dividend Return 1.23% 75% C 87% B+
Total Return -27.89% 18% F 23% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -26.36% 33% F 27% F
Dividend Return 3.78% 83% B 88% B+
Total Return -22.58% 50% F 29% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -19.03% 17% F 43% F
Dividend Return 22.05% 50% F 78% C+
Total Return 3.02% 17% F 50% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.25% 40% F 64% D
Dividend Return 8.35% 40% F 70% C-
Total Return 4.09% 80% B- 79% B-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 16.14% 20% F 49% F
Risk Adjusted Return 51.70% 20% F 64% D
Market Capitalization 87.66B 45% 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 36% 77%
Price/Book Ratio 0.99 83% 54%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 12.77% 18% 79%
Return on Invested Capital 4.74% 55% 50%
Return on Assets 0.81% 27% 46%
Debt to Equity Ratio 10.74% 100% 83%

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.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

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 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 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.