Bank of Nova Scotia Valuation

BNS Stock  USD 49.86  0.77  1.52%   
At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. Bank of Nova Scotia shows a prevailing Real Value of $53.11 per share. The current price of the firm is $49.86. Our model approximates the value of Bank of Nova Scotia from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Current Valuation of (79.58 B), profit margin of 0.26 %, and Return On Equity of 0.097 as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Bank of Nova Scotia's valuation include:
Price Book
1.2169
Enterprise Value
-79.6 B
Price Sales
2.3371
Forward PE
10.352
Trailing PE
12.2591
Undervalued
Today
49.86
Please note that Bank of Nova Scotia's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Bank of Nova Scotia is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Bank of Nova Scotia's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the Bank stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of Bank of Nova. Since Bank of Nova Scotia is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Bank Stock. However, Bank of Nova Scotia's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  49.86 Real  53.11 Target  54.86 Hype  49.92 Naive  50.33
The intrinsic value of Bank of Nova Scotia's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
53.11
Real Value
54.14
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Bank of Nova helps investors to forecast how Bank stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Bank of Nova Scotia more accurately as focusing exclusively on Bank of Nova Scotia's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
1.731.751.78
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
48.8949.9250.95
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
2.222.332.44
Details
15 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
49.9254.8660.90
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Bank of Nova Scotia's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Bank of Nova Scotia's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Bank of Nova Scotia's closest peers.

Bank of Nova Scotia Cash

45.15 Billion

Bank Valuation Trend

Bank of Nova Scotia's real value is important for investors to make better decisions and a more accurate overall view of Bank of Nova Scotia's financial worth over time. Using both Bank of Nova Scotia's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to gauge the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing conclusions.

Bank of Nova Scotia Total Value Analysis

Bank of Nova is currently estimated to have company total value of (79.58 B) with market capitalization of 68.9 B, debt of 300.67 B, and cash on hands of 383.37 B. The negative valuation of Bank of Nova Scotia may imply that the market is not capable to price the future growth of the company or it is pricing it at zero value. It may also suggest that takeover valuation may not have captured all of the outstanding financial commitments of the company both on and off balance sheet. Investors should carefully check all of the Bank of Nova Scotia fundamentals.
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
(79.58 B)
68.9 B
300.67 B
383.37 B

Bank of Nova Scotia Investor Information

About 49.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.22. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. Bank of Nova Scotia has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.38. The entity last dividend was issued on the 7th of January 2025. The firm had 2:1 split on the 29th of April 2004. Based on the key measurements obtained from Bank of Nova Scotia's financial statements, Bank of Nova may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average probability of going through some form of financial hardship next quarter.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.30.31
Sufficiently Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Income14.1 B12 B
Fairly Up
Slightly volatile

Bank of Nova Scotia Asset Utilization

The concept of asset utilization usually refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. The newest return on assets of Bank implies not a very effective usage of assets in February.
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia Ownership Allocation

Bank of Nova Scotia holds a total of 1.36 Billion outstanding shares. 30% of Bank of Nova outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. Institutional investors are typically referred to investors that purchase positions in a given stock to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors. Please look out for any change in current institutional holding as this could mean something significant has changed at the company or is about to change. Please note that on November 11, 2024, Representative Ro Khanna of US Congress acquired $50k to $100k worth of Bank of Nova Scotia's common stock.

Bank of Nova Scotia Profitability Analysis

The company reported the last year's revenue of 33.62 B. Total Income to common stockholders was 7.89 B with profit before taxes, overhead, and interest of 29.48 B.

Bank of Nova Scotia Past Distributions to stockholders

About Bank of Nova Scotia Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines Bank of Nova Scotia's current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of Bank of Nova Scotia based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Bank of Nova Scotia. We calculate exposure to Bank of Nova Scotia's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Bank of Nova Scotia's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit37.9 B19.9 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.27  0.28 
Operating Profit Margin 0.31  0.30 
Net Profit Margin 0.23  0.21 
Gross Profit Margin 0.83  0.74 

Bank of Nova Scotia Quarterly Retained Earnings

57.75 Billion

Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether Bank of Nova Scotia's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of Bank of Nova Scotia can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of Bank of Nova Scotia represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of Bank, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

Bank of Nova Scotia Dividends Analysis For Valuation

At this time, Bank of Nova Scotia's Dividends Paid is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio is likely to gain to 2.40 in 2025, whereas Dividend Yield is likely to drop 0.03 in 2025. . Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is likely to gain to 15.68 in 2025, whereas Retained Earnings are likely to drop slightly above 29.9 B in 2025.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid2.1 B2.6 B
Dividend Yield 0.06  0.03 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.66  0.38 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 2.29  2.40 
There are various types of dividends Bank of Nova Scotia can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of Bank shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from Bank of Nova directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When Bank pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of Bank of Nova Scotia by the value of the dividends paid out.

Bank of Nova Scotia Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Bank of Nova Scotia does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding1.2 B
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.229
Forward Price Earnings10.352

Bank of Nova Scotia Current Valuation Indicators

Bank of Nova Scotia's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final Bank of Nova Scotia's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Bank of Nova Scotia, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Bank of Nova Scotia's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Bank of Nova Scotia's worth.

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