Based on the Bank of Nova Scotia stock forecast from 10 analysts, the average analyst target price for Bank of Nova Scotia is USD 67.75 over the next 12 months. Bank of Nova Scotia’s average analyst rating is Hold . Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Bank of Nova Scotia is Slightly Bearish, which is based on 6 positive signals and 9 negative signals. At the last closing, Bank of Nova Scotia’s stock price was USD 42.40. Bank of Nova Scotia’s stock price has changed by -3.81% over the past week, +6.19% over the past month and -17.35% over the last year.
No recent analyst target price found for Bank of Nova Scotia
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Company Overview Bank of Nova Scotia
The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates in four segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and day-to-day banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses, including automotive financing solutions to dealers and their customers. It also provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternative funds, and institutional funds. In addition, the company offers international banking services for retail, corporate, and commercial customers; and lending and transaction, investment banking advisory, and capital markets access services to corporate customers. Further, it provides online, mobile, and telephone banking services. The Bank of Nova Scotia was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada. Address: 40 Temperance Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 0B4 Read Less
The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates in four segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Managem...Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock
Based on ratings from 10 analysts Bank of Nova Scotia's stock is Hold . Stock Target Advisor's fundamental analysis is Slightly Bearish. The stock has 1 buy, 2 sell and 10 hold ratings.
BNS stock's dividend yield is 6.94%.
Our analysis grades BNS stock's dividend yield at B. This means that BNS stock's dividend yield is above 86% of the stocks in the Banks - Diversified sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this BNS may be a good dividend stock for its sector.
Based on targets from 10 analysts, the average taret price for BNS is USD 67.75 over the next 12 months. The maximum analyst target price is USD 77.55 while the minimum anlayst target price is USD 64.
BNS stock's Price/Earning ratio is 9.04.
Our analysis grades BNS stock's Price / Earning ratio at F. This means that BNS stock's Price/Earning ratio is above 76% of the stocks in the Banks - Diversified sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this BNS may be a overvalued for its sector.
The last closing price of BNS's stock was USD 42.40.
The most recent market capitalization for BNS is USD 51.10B.
Based on targets from 10 analysts, the average taret price for BNS is projected at USD 67.75 over the next 12 months.
This means that BNS's stock price may go up by +59.80% over the next 12 months.
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Stock Target Advisor's Analysis
This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
What to like
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Superior capital utilization
The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
Superior total returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
Superior Revenue Growth
This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
Superior Dividend Growth
This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
High dividend returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.
What not to like
Poor return on assets
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Overpriced compared to book value
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
Overpriced compared to earnings
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.
High volatility
The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.
Low market capitalization
This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.
Overpriced on cashflow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
Poor return on equity
The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Low Earnings Growth
This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
Highly leveraged
The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.
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