Bank of Nova Scotia has the GF Score of 56, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Bank of Nova Scotia
might have
Poor future performance potential.
Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.
Bank of Nova Scotia (MEX:BNS) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Bank of Nova Scotia GF Score Related Terms
MEX:BNS vs JPM, BAC, WFC: GF Score Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of Nova Scotia's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Nova Scotia's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Nova Scotia's GF Score falls into.
Bank of Nova Scotia (MEX:BNS) has a GF Score of 56 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 66.00. Over the past decade, Bank of Nova Scotia's GF Score has ranged from 10.00 to 93.00.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia's GF Score too high?
Bank of Nova Scotia's current GF Score of 56 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 66.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.00 to a high of 93.00. 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 GF Score compare to JPM and BAC?
Bank of Nova Scotia's GF Score of 56 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Bank of Nova Scotia's own GF Score has ranged from 10.00 to 93.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Banks company?
A good GF Score depends on the Banks industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. Bank of Nova Scotia's current GF Score is 56, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 66.00. 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 MXN1,000.47, compared to a current price of MXN1,519.80 — trading 51.9% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 56, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 66.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of Nova Scotia (MEX:BNS), the current GF Score is 56 as of Jul. 08, 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 51.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,000.47.
GuruFocus considers Bank of Nova Scotia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BNS:
GF Score: 56 (15% below median its 10-year median of 66.00)
GF Value™: MXN1,000.47 vs. price of MXN1,519.80 (51.9% above fair value)
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 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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