Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Bank of Nova Scotia's share price for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $77.8. Bank of Nova Scotia's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1,227 Mil. Therefore, Bank of Nova Scotia's market cap for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $95,444 Mil.
Bank of Nova Scotia's quarterly market cap
increased
from Oct. 2025 ($81,102 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($92,114 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2026 ($92,114 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($95,444 Mil).
Bank of Nova Scotia's annual market cap
increased
from Oct. 2023 ($49,132 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($64,076 Mil) and
increased
from Oct. 2024 ($64,076 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($81,102 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Bank of Nova Scotia's Enterprise Value for Today is $300,612 Mil.
Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Bank of Nova Scotia Market Cap Related Terms
Bank of Nova Scotia Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bank of Nova Scotia's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Nova Scotia's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Nova Scotia's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Bank of Nova Scotia's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $105,705 Mil as of Jun. 27, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #26 out of 1544 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia's Market Cap too high?
Bank of Nova Scotia's current Market Cap is $105,705 Mil. The Banks industry median Market Cap is 705.40. Bank of Nova Scotia's value of $105,705 Mil is 14885.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #26 out of 1544 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 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Nova Scotia's Market Cap compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #26 out of 1544 companies for Market Cap. This places Bank of Nova Scotia in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 705.40. Bank of Nova Scotia's value of $105,705 Mil is 14885.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Banks company?
The median Market Cap among Banks companies is 705.40, based on 1,544 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bank of Nova Scotia's current Market Cap of $105,705 Mil is 14885.2% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Market Cap is 705.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Nova Scotia's current Market Cap is $105,705 Mil. 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 $58.28, compared to a current price of $86.16 — trading 47.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $105,705 Mil and 14885.2% above the Banks industry median of 705.40. Bank of Nova Scotia's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), the current Market Cap is $105,705 Mil as of Jun. 27, 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 $86.16 is trading 47.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.28.
GuruFocus considers Bank of Nova Scotia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BNS:
Market Cap: $105,705 Mil
GF Value™: $58.28 vs. price of $86.16 (47.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14885.2% above the Banks median (#26 of 1544)
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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