Bank of Nova Scotia (MEX:BNS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.22 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 22% Above Median

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MEX:BNS Bank of Nova Scotia MEX:BNS
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What is Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Bank of Nova Scotia MEX:BNS 56 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.22 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates MEX:BNS with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,001.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks worse than 66.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Bank of Nova Scotia's current share price is MXN1519.80. Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN360.20. Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:BNS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.09   Med: 3.47   Max: 4.68
Current: 4.15

During the past years, Bank of Nova Scotia's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.68. The lowest was 2.09. And the median was 3.47.

MEX:BNS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
66.51% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.36 vs MEX:BNS: 4.15

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Bank of Nova Scotia's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN99.391. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN360.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Bank of Nova Scotia  (MEX:BNS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Bank of Nova Scotia Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Bank of Nova Scotia Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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MEX:BNS vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1519.80/360.20
=4.22

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Bank of Nova Scotia's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=99.391/132.7364*132.7364
=99.391

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

Bank of Nova Scotia Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 76.963 101.844 100.309
201610 76.730 102.002 99.850
201701 87.049 102.318 112.928
201704 74.695 103.029 96.233
201707 78.286 103.029 100.859
201710 83.721 103.424 107.449
201801 86.046 104.056 109.763
201804 84.613 105.320 106.639
201807 80.571 106.110 100.789
201810 90.920 105.952 113.904
201901 85.323 105.557 107.292
201904 86.562 107.453 106.930
201907 82.822 108.243 101.563
201910 90.089 107.927 110.798
202001 90.133 108.085 110.690
202004 110.294 107.216 136.547
202007 101.159 108.401 123.868
202010 96.319 108.638 117.684
202101 103.136 109.192 125.375
202104 100.620 110.851 120.486
202107 99.514 112.431 117.487
202110 102.504 113.695 119.671
202201 105.783 114.801 122.309
202204 105.485 118.357 118.301
202207 101.475 120.964 111.351
202210 91.627 121.517 100.087
202301 92.816 121.596 101.320
202304 87.473 123.571 93.961
202307 83.518 124.914 88.748
202310 85.605 125.310 90.679
202401 87.896 125.072 93.282
202404 84.245 126.890 88.127
202407 92.818 128.075 96.196
202410 99.316 127.838 103.122
202501 106.194 127.443 110.605
202504 100.429 129.102 103.256
202507 102.877 130.290 104.809
202510 102.260 130.603 103.930
202601 100.543 130.366 102.371
202604 99.391 132.736 99.391

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.22 mean?
Bank of Nova Scotia (MEX:BNS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.22 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.09 to 4.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #864 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Bank of Nova Scotia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.22 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.09 to a high of 4.68. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36. Bank of Nova Scotia's value of 4.22 is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #864 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank of Nova Scotia has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #864 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Bank of Nova Scotia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36. Bank of Nova Scotia's value of 4.22 is 25.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank of Nova Scotia's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.09 to 4.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 3.36, Bank of Nova Scotia has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.36, based on 1,299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bank of Nova Scotia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.22 is 25.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Nova Scotia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.22, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Nova Scotia (MEX:BNS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,001.28, compared to a current price of MXN1,519.80 — trading 51.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.22, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 25.6% above the Banks industry median of 3.36. Bank of Nova Scotia's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of Nova Scotia (MEX:BNS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.22 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Bank of Nova Scotia (MEX:BNS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Nova Scotia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,519.80 is trading 51.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,001.28. GuruFocus considers Bank of Nova Scotia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BNS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.22 (22% above median its 10-year median of 3.47)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,001.28 vs. price of MXN1,519.80 (51.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.6% above the Banks median (#864 of 1299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bank of Nova Scotia Business Description

Address 1709 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS, CAN, B3J 1W1
Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial-services provider with over CAD 1.5 trillion in assets as of the end of April 2026. It has four major business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, and global banking and markets. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in Latin America.
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