Bank of Nova ScotiaBNS -1.26%72 FCF Margin % is 176.30% as of Apr. 2026, which is 263% above its 10-year median of 48.54. GuruFocus rates BNS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Banks companies, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks better than 80.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bank of Nova Scotia's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BNS'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.92 Med: 48.54 Max: 179.75
Current: 72.32
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Bank of Nova Scotia was 179.75%. The lowest was -42.92%. And the median was 48.54%.
BNS's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.2% of 1505
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.42
vs BNS: 72.32
Bank of Nova Scotia FCF Margin % Related Terms
Bank of Nova Scotia FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bank of Nova Scotia's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of Nova Scotia's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Nova Scotia's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Nova Scotia's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (BNS) has a FCF Margin % of 176.30% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. This is 263% above median its historical median of 48.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #298 out of 1505 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia's FCF Margin % too high?
Bank of Nova Scotia's current FCF Margin % of 176.30% is 263% above median its 10-year median of 48.54. The Banks industry median FCF Margin % is 26.42. Bank of Nova Scotia's value of 176.30% is 567.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #298 out of 1505 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bank of Nova Scotia has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Nova Scotia's FCF Margin % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #298 out of 1505 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Bank of Nova Scotia in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 26.42. Bank of Nova Scotia's value of 176.30% is 567.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 48.54 vs. the industry median of 26.42, 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 FCF Margin % for a Banks company?
The median FCF Margin % among Banks companies is 26.42, based on 1,505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bank of Nova Scotia's current FCF Margin % of 176.30% is 567.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median FCF Margin % is 26.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Nova Scotia's current FCF Margin % is 176.30%, which is 263% above median its own 10-year median of 48.54. 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 (BNS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.65, compared to a current price of $85.30 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 176.30%, which is 263% above median its 10-year median of 48.54 and 567.3% above the Banks industry median of 26.42. Bank of Nova Scotia's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), the current FCF Margin % is 176.30% as of Apr. 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 (BNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Nova Scotia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.30 is trading 40.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.65.
GuruFocus considers Bank of Nova Scotia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BNS:
FCF Margin %: 176.30% (263% above median its 10-year median of 48.54)
GF Value™: $60.65 vs. price of $85.30 (40.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 567.3% above the Banks median (#298 of 1505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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