Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial-services provider with over CAD 1.5 trillion in assets as of the end of July 2026. It has four major business segments: Canadian banking, international ban...
Bank of Nova Scotia trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Valuation & P/E History
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the State Commercial Banks industry currently trading at $91.60 with a market capitalization of $111.5 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for BNS based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16...
BNS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Bank of Nova Scotia's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether BNS is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests BNS is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Bank of Nova Scotia.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is BNS Overvalued or Undervalued?
Bank of Nova Scotia trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 50 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive BNS is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full BNS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.BNS trades on NYSE. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.