Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Bank of Nova Scotia stock (BNS) is currently trading at $69.39. Bank of Nova Scotia PE ratio is 13.88. Bank of Nova Scotia PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.54. Analyst consensus price target for BNS is $76.34. WallStSmart rates BNS as Buy.
- BNS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- BNS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- BNS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- BNS fair value vs current price
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- Is BNS undervalued or overvalued?
- Bank of Nova Scotia financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BNS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BNS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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BNS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)
BNS trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $229.79, offering a 66% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, price/book. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Key Strengths (7)
Keeps $38 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Earnings per share surging 161.40% year-over-year
Keeps $27 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Trading at 1.49x book value, attractively priced
Strong revenue growth at 23.50% annually
52.07% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Supporting Valuation Data
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Areas to Watch (3)
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.54x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 79/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 5.7/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.49) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 37.50%, Profit Margin at 26.90%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 23.50%, EPS Growth at 161.40%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.74), Price/Sales (2.54) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.30%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 23.50% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of Operating Margin and EPS Growth makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Return on Equity, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B+ grade.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
BNS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BNS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.54x trades 21% below its historical average of 3.2x (14th percentile). The current valuation is 42% below its historical high of 4.34x set in Oct 2007, and 36% above its historical low of 1.86x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.9x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › BANKS - DIVERSIFIED
The Big Picture
Bank of Nova Scotia is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 33.3B with 24% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 26.9%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 1030.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Profit margin of 26.9% and operating margin of 37.5% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Free cash flow is -9.3B, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 5.80 is elevated. High leverage amplifies both gains and losses and increases financial risk.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Bank of Nova Scotia maintain 24%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 6.3%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 504.0B is significantly higher than cash (66.0B). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor BANKS - DIVERSIFIED industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Bank of Nova Scotia.
Bottom Line
Bank of Nova Scotia offers an attractive blend of growth (24% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Bank of Nova Scotia(BNS)
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
BANKS - DIVERSIFIED
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The Bank of Nova Scotia offers various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.