The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research

The Bank of Nova Scotia is in the Financial Services sector and Banks - Diversified industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 42/100.

Quick answer for BNS

The Bank of Nova Scotia currently has a Wall Street Score of 42/100. The stored market price is $93.45. Its financial score is 37/100. Its valuation score is 93/100. The latest WSS change is -0.1 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.

What The Bank of Nova Scotia does

The 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. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and retail automotive financing solutions. It also provides business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses. In addition, it provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment co

BNS financial snapshot

Wall Street Score:
42/100
Current price:
$93.45
Market capitalization:
$113.92B
Revenue:
$51.88B
Net income:
$7.26B
Free cash flow:
$3.67B
Cash:
$7.50B
Total debt:
$197.76B
EPS:
5.60
P/E ratio:
16.7x
Financial score:
37/100
Valuation score:
93/100
Revenue score:
37/100

What stands out

  • Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
  • Free cash flow is $3.67B, showing positive cash generation.
  • The balance sheet shows $7.50B of cash versus $197.76B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
  • The latest Wall Street Score change is -0.1 points: BNS decreased 0.1 points because some fundamentals weakened.

What the numbers mean

Its current valuation score is 93/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as strong within the model's valuation framework.

The financial score is 37/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.

A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.

Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-09.

How to research BNS

Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.

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Data may change as company filings and market prices update. Educational research only; not a buy or sell recommendation.