The price-to-earnings ratio for Bank Of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) is above average at 11.83x, Company’s 36-month beta value is 1.09.Analysts have differing opinions on the stock, with 6 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 as “overweight,” 9 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for BNS is 1.23B, and currently, short sellers hold a 1.95% ratio of that floaft. The average trading volume of BNS on February 21, 2025 was 1.48M shares.
BNS) stock’s latest price update
Bank Of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS)’s stock price has gone rise by 0.51 in comparison to its previous close of 50.87, however, the company has experienced a 0.18% increase in its stock price over the last five trading days. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-01-30 that A “Dividend and Dynamite” approach that pairs ultra‐yielding blue chips with top‐tier growth stocks, delivering not only robust current income but also strong long‐term appreciation and 3X more dividends over time. By systematically screening for safety, quality, and valuation, you minimize exposure to dividend cutters and overpriced stocks – reducing volatility and boosting overall returns. Combining high-yield and hyper-growth stocks offers stable returns, outperforming the S&P 500 with less volatility and higher income growth potential.
BNS’s Market Performance
Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS) has seen a 0.18% rise in stock performance for the week, with a -1.33% decline in the past month and a -5.19% plunge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 0.87%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.23% for BNS.. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -0.03% for BNS’s stock, with a 1.32% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
BNS Trading at -2.59% 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 -10.41% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.23%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 0.87%, as shares sank -0.62% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -8.34% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, BNS rose by +0.18%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +10.43% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $51.15. In addition, Bank Of Nova Scotia saw -4.82% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at BNS starting from BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, who purchase 50,000 shares at the price of $17.85 back on Feb 05 ’25. After this action, BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA now owns 162,983,726 shares of Bank Of Nova Scotia, valued at $892,500 using the latest closing price.
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 7.43. 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
In a nutshell, Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS) has experienced a mixed performance in recent times. The stock has received mixed “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.
