The stock of Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS) has seen a 1.90% increase in the past week, with a 8.90% gain in the past month, and a 0.00% decrease in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 0.86%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.06% for BNS. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 3.33% for BNS stock, with a simple moving average of 0.19% for the last 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Bank Of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) Right Now?
Bank Of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) has a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.39x that is above its average ratio. Additionally, the 36-month beta value for BNS is 1.11. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 4 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 0 rating it as “overweight,” 10 rating it as “hold,” and 0 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for BNS is 1.24B and currently, short sellers hold a 2.01% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of BNS on May 15, 2025 was 1.98M shares.
BNS) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of Bank Of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) has surged by 0.73 when compared to previous closing price of 50.67, but the company has seen a 1.90% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. prnewswire.com reported 2025-05-01 that TORONTO, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Scotiabank (TSX: BNS) (NYSE: BNS) today announced its intention to redeem all outstanding US $1,250 million 4.900% Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (the “Notes”) at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date fixed for redemption. The redemption of the Notes will occur on June 4, 2025.
BNS Trading at 5.79% 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 -10.57% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.06%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 0.86%, as shares surge +8.85% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +5.28% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, BNS rose by +1.90%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +11.34% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $49.40. In addition, Bank Of Nova Scotia saw -4.99% 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:
- 0.09 for the present operating margin
- 1.0 for the gross margin
The net margin for Bank Of Nova Scotia stands at 0.15. The total capital return value is set at 0.0. Equity return is now at value 8.34, with 0.48 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 0.06. The debt to equity ratio resting at 3.65. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 0.09.
When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 7.32. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.61.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS) has seen better performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others rating it as a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
