Indicators
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
0.596
Buy
RSI(14)
76.718
Buy
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
90.667
Overbought
ATR(14)
1.033
High Vlolatility
CCI(14)
103.766
Buy
Williams %R
8.689
Overbought
TRIX(12,20)
0.372
Sell
StochRSI(14)
56.650
Sell
Bank of Nova Scotia
BNS72.765USD
-0.155-0.21%
Close 12/12, 16:00（ET）Quotes delayed by 15 min
89.96BMarket Cap
17.47P/E TTM
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score of Bank of Nova Scotia
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-11Key Insights
Bank of Nova Scotia's fundamentals are relatively healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 113/404 in the Banking Services industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Hold, with the highest price target at 58.42.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to trend up.The company has been performing well in the stock market over the past month, which is supported by its strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Bank of Nova Scotia's Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
5
analysts
Hold
Current Rating
58.417
Target Price
-18.53%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Bank of Nova Scotia Highlights
StrengthsRisks
The Bank of Nova Scotia (the Bank) is a chartered Schedule I bank. The Bank is a global financial services provider offering a range of products and services, including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. Its segments include Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, Global Banking and Markets, and Other. Canadian Banking segment provides a full suite of financial advice and banking solutions. Canadian Banking segment comprises retail banking and business banking. International Banking segment is a diverse franchise that provides financial advice and solutions to retail, corporate, and commercial clients. Its geographic presence spans over 15 countries including Mexico, Chile, and Peru. Global Wealth Management segment is comprised of wealth management and asset management businesses. Global Banking and Markets segment provides corporate clients with lending and transaction services, investment banking advice and access to capital markets.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 73.94%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 73.94%.
Overvalued
The company’s latest PB is 1.64, at a high 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 635.34M shares, decreasing 0.09% quarter-over-quarter.
Financial Health
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-11The current financial score of Bank of Nova Scotia is 6.99, ranking 240/404 in the Banking Services industry. Its financial status is stable, and its operating efficiency is average. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 6.82B, representing a year-over-year increase of 13.68%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year increase of 39.33%.
Score
Financials
7.52
Key Metrics
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Quality of Earnings
6.83
Operational Efficiency
7.14
Growth Potential
6.31
Shareholder Returns
7.14
Bank of Nova Scotia's Company Valuation
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-11The current valuation score of Bank of Nova Scotia is 6.59, ranking 350/404 in the Banking Services industry. Its current P/E ratio is 17.50, which is 2.17% below the recent high of 17.88 and 54.42% above the recent low of 7.98.
Score
Valuation Dimensions
P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 113/404
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Earnings Forecast
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-11The current earnings forecast score of Bank of Nova Scotia is 6.00, ranking 282/404 in the Banking Services industry. The average price target for Bank of Nova Scotia is 65.25, with a high of 71.00 and a low of 39.00.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Analyst Rating
Based on
5
analysts
Hold
Current Rating
58.417
Target Price
-18.53%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell
Peer Comparison
304
Total
4
Median
5
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
Bank of Nova Scotia
BNS
5
JPMorgan Chase & Co
JPM
26
Bank of America Corp
BAC
26
Wells Fargo & Co
WFC
26
Regions Financial Corp
RF
25
US Bancorp
USB
25
1
2
3
...
61
Financial Forecasting
EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Price Momentum
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-11The current price momentum score of Bank of Nova Scotia is 9.66, ranking 38/404 in the Banking Services industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 75.31 and the support level at 68.26, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Indicators
The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.
This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.
Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.
Moving Average
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
72.434
Buy
MA10
71.379
Buy
MA20
69.449
Buy
MA50
66.849
Buy
MA100
63.613
Buy
MA200
57.310
Buy
Institutional Confidence
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-11Score
Institutional Shareholding
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Shareholder Activity
Name
Shares Held
Chg %
RBC Wealth Management, International
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
CIBC World Markets Inc.
BMO Asset Management Inc.
BMO Capital Markets (US)
1832 Asset Management L.P.
TD Securities, Inc.
National Bank of Canada
1
2
Risk Assessment
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-11The current risk assessment score of Bank of Nova Scotia is 9.95, ranking 1/404 in the Banking Services industry. The company's beta value is 1.26. This indicates that the stock tends to outperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences larger declines during downward trending markets.
Score
Beta vs S&P 500 index
1.27
VaR
+2.05%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+17.33%
240-Day Volatility
+17.68%
Return
Best Daily Return
60 days
+2.89%
120 days
+7.14%
5 years
+7.14%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-1.82%
120 days
-1.82%
5 years
-6.11%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
+3.80
120 days
+4.05
5 years
+0.64
Risk Assessment
Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+17.33%
3 years
+28.14%
5 years
+46.46%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
+2.06
3 years
+0.44
5 years
+0.09
Skewness
240 days
+0.81
3 years
-0.08
5 years
-0.00
Volatility
Realised Volatility
240 days
+17.68%
5 years
+18.76%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+1.04%
5 years
+1.22%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
+931.17%
240 days
+931.17%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+10.09%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+9.38%
Liquidity
Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+0.17%
120 days
+0.16%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
-6.68%
60 days
+11.66%
120 days
+11.15%
Peer Comparison
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BNS
7.36 /10
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BAP
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FAQs
How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of Bank of Nova Scotia?
The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of Bank of Nova Scotia based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points. These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of Bank of Nova Scotia’s performance and outlook.
How do we generate the financial health score of Bank of Nova Scotia?
To generate the financial health score of Bank of Nova Scotia, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns. By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects Bank of Nova Scotia's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of Bank of Nova Scotia.
How do we generate the company valuation score of Bank of Nova Scotia?
To generate the company valuation score of Bank of Nova Scotia, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare Bank of Nova Scotia’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value. By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of Bank of Nova Scotia’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of Bank of Nova Scotia.
How do we generate the earnings forecast score of Bank of Nova Scotia?
To calculate the earnings forecast score of Bank of Nova Scotia, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps
anchor more realistic expectations.These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on Bank of Nova Scotia’s future.
How do we generate the price momentum score of Bank of Nova Scotia?
When generating the price momentum score for Bank of Nova Scotia, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of Bank of Nova Scotia’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for Bank of Nova Scotia.
How do we generate the institutional confidence score of Bank of Nova Scotia?
To generate the institutional confidence score of Bank of Nova Scotia, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about Bank of Nova Scotia’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of Bank of Nova Scotia.
How do we generate the risk management score of Bank of Nova Scotia?
To assess the risk management score of Bank of Nova Scotia, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Bank of Nova Scotia’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of Bank of Nova Scotia.
