In the past week, BNS stock has gone up by 0.35%, with a monthly decline of -3.71% and a quarterly plunge of -3.90%. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.32%, and the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 1.28% for Bank Of Nova Scotia The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -2.11% for BNS stock, with a simple moving average of 2.70% for the last 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Bank Of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Bank Of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) is 11.90x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for BNS is 1.06. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 6 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 as “overweight,” 8 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for BNS is 1.23B and currently, short sellers hold a 2.18% of that float. On January 23, 2025, BNS’s average trading volume was 1.47M shares.
BNS) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of Bank Of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) has plunged by -0.71 when compared to previous closing price of 51.82, but the company has seen a 0.35% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-01-22 that The Value Score identifies large-cap stocks offering the best value relative to their assets and profits, focusing on low-priced, high-value investments. The Ben Graham Formula targets ultra-stable stocks with strong earnings, dividends, and low valuations, ensuring long-term stability and minimal losses. Analysts forecast significant gains (29.57% to 79.74%) for top-ten GASV stocks by January 2026, highlighting high-yield, low-risk investment opportunities.
BNS Trading at -5.02% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought BNS to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -9.85% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.28%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.32%, as shares sank -3.69% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -3.36% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, BNS rose by +0.35%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +3.02% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $52.56. In addition, Bank Of Nova Scotia saw -4.23% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Stock Fundamentals for BNS
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.11 for the present operating margin
- 1.0 for the gross margin
The net margin for Bank Of Nova Scotia stands at 0.18. The total capital return value is set at 0.0. Equity return is now at value 9.96, with 0.56 for asset returns.
Based on Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS), the company’s capital structure generated 0.78 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.05. The debt to equity ratio resting at 3.65. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 0.11.
When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 7.47. The receivables turnover for the company is 3.35for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.03. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.61.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS) has been mixed in recent times. The stock has received a mixed of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
