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The historical rank and industry rank for Scotiabank PeruA's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:SCOTIAC1'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.85 Med: 10 Max: 70.23
Current: 59.34
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Scotiabank PeruA was 70.23%. The lowest was -63.85%. And the median was 10.00%.
LIM:SCOTIAC1's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 77.59% of 1499
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.45
vs LIM:SCOTIAC1: 59.34
Scotiabank PeruA FCF Margin % Related Terms
Scotiabank PeruA FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scotiabank PeruA'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.
LIM:SCOTIAC1 vs USB, PNC, NU: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Scotiabank PeruA'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.
Scotiabank PeruA FCF Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Scotiabank PeruA's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scotiabank PeruA'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.
Scotiabank PeruA (LIM:SCOTIAC1) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Scotiabank PeruA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Scotiabank PeruA ranks #336 out of 1499 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Scotiabank PeruA's FCF Margin % too high?
Scotiabank PeruA's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Scotiabank PeruA ranks #336 out of 1499 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scotiabank PeruA has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scotiabank PeruA's FCF Margin % compare to USB and PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Scotiabank PeruA ranks #336 out of 1499 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Scotiabank PeruA in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 26.45. 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 26.45, based on 1,499 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. 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 Scotiabank PeruA and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median FCF Margin % is 26.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scotiabank PeruA's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scotiabank PeruA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scotiabank PeruA (LIM:SCOTIAC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.11.49, compared to a current price of S/.18.00 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Scotiabank PeruA's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 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 Scotiabank PeruA (LIM:SCOTIAC1), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Scotiabank PeruA (LIM:SCOTIAC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scotiabank PeruA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S/.18.00 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.11.49.
GuruFocus considers Scotiabank PeruA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:SCOTIAC1:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: S/.11.49 vs. price of S/.18.00 (56.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:SCOTIAC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scotiabank Peru SAA is a commercial bank and a subsidiary of the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank Group), operating in Peru. It serves individual, SME, corporate, and retail clients, offering products such as savings and current accounts, credit and debit cards, personal and vehicle loans, mortgage loans, and various insurance services. The bank also provides corporate banking, trade finance, leasing, e-banking, and foreign exchange services. Scotiabank Peru operates nationwide through branches and ATMs, with its headquarters in Lima. It focuses on retail, commercial, and corporate banking sectors in the Peruvian market.
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