Scotia Group Jamaica (XJAM:SGJ) Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %: 14.69% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XJAM:SGJ Scotia Group Jamaica Ltd XJAM:SGJ
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Price JMD57.08
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What is Scotia Group Jamaica Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %?

Scotia Group Jamaica XJAM:SGJ -0.23% 81 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 14.69% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XJAM:SGJ with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD57.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).

GuruFocus calculates Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % as Net Interest Income (for Banks) divided by its average earning assets. Scotia Group Jamaica's annualized Net Interest Income (for Banks) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was JMD53,477 Mil. Scotia Group Jamaica's average earning assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was JMD364,024 Mil. Therefore, Scotia Group Jamaica's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 14.69%.


Scotia Group Jamaica  (XJAM:SGJ) Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Explanation

The negative value of Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean the firm pays more interest for its debt than the interest revenue generated from its investment.


Scotia Group Jamaica Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Related Terms


Scotia Group Jamaica Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scotia Group Jamaica's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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.

Scotia Group Jamaica Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Chart

Scotia Group Jamaica Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %
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Scotia Group Jamaica Semi-Annual Data
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XJAM:SGJ vs PNC, USB: Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Scotia Group Jamaica's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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.


Scotia Group Jamaica Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Scotia Group Jamaica's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scotia Group Jamaica's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % falls into.


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Scotia Group Jamaica Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Calculation

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % (NIM) is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).

Scotia Group Jamaica's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %(A: Oct. 2025 )
=(Interest Income + Interest Expense)/Average Earning Assets
=Net Interest Income (for Banks)/( (Earning Assets (A: Oct. 2024 ) + Earning Assets (A: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=50009.564/( (311077.044 + 348729.042)/ 2 )
=50009.564/329903.043
=15.16 %

where

Earning Assets(A: Oct. 2024 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 311077.044 + 0
=311077.044

Earning Assets(A: Oct. 2025 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 348729.042 + 0
=348729.042

Scotia Group Jamaica's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Interest Income + Interest Expense)/Average Earning Assets
=Net Interest Income (for Banks)/( (Earning Assets (Q: Oct. 2025 ) + Earning Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=53477.032/( (348729.042 + 379319.49)/ 2 )
=53477.032/364024.266
=14.69 %

where

Earning Assets(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 348729.042 + 0
=348729.042

Earning Assets(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=1000.325 + 378319.165 + 0
=379319.49

* 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.

Note: Interest Expense is the negative value.

In the calculation of annual Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, the Net Interest Income (for Banks) of the last fiscal year and the average earning assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Interest Income (for Banks) data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) net interest income data. Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is displayed in the 30-year financial page for Banks.

What does a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 14.69% mean?
Scotia Group Jamaica (XJAM:SGJ) has a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 14.69% as of Apr. 2026. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Scotia Group Jamaica and its competitors.
Is Scotia Group Jamaica's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % too high?
Scotia Group Jamaica's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 14.69%. Overall, Scotia Group Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scotia Group Jamaica's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % compare to PNC and USB?
Scotia Group Jamaica's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 14.69% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for a Banks company?
A good Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean?
A high Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Scotia Group Jamaica and its competitors. Scotia Group Jamaica's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 14.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scotia Group Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scotia Group Jamaica (XJAM:SGJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD57.86, compared to a current price of JMD57.08 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 14.69%. Scotia Group Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % calculated?
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scotia Group Jamaica (XJAM:SGJ), the current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 14.69% 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 Scotia Group Jamaica (XJAM:SGJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scotia Group Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD57.08 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD57.86. GuruFocus considers Scotia Group Jamaica to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:SGJ:

  • Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %: 14.69%
  • GF Value™: JMD57.86 vs. price of JMD57.08 (1.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Scotia Group Jamaica Business Description

Address Port Royal Streets, P.O. Box 709, Corner Duke, Scotiabank Centre, Kingston, JAM
Scotia Group Jamaica Ltd is a Jamaican financial holding company. It provides a range of financial services through its subsidiaries to personal, commercial, corporate, and government clients across Jamaica. The company has six business segments: Retail, Corporate and Commercial, Treasury, Investment Management Services, Insurance Services, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Retail banking segment. The retail banking segment includes personal banking services, personal deposit accounts, credit and debit cards, consumer loans, mortgages, and microfinance.
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