Bank of Nova ScotiaBNS -1.26%72 PB Ratio is 1.86 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates BNS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,516 Banks companies, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks worse than 87.73% on this metric.
Bank of Nova Scotia stock PB Ratio (=1.93) is close to 10-year high of 1.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bank of Nova Scotia's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BNS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 1.43 Max: 1.96
Current: 1.93
During the past 13 years, Bank of Nova Scotia's highest PB Ratio was 1.96. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.43.
BNS's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 87.73% of 1516
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs BNS: 1.93
During the past 12 months, Bank of Nova Scotia's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Bank of Nova Scotia was 16.80% per year. The lowest was 1.50% per year. And the median was 6.75% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Bank of Nova Scotia PB Ratio Related Terms
Bank of Nova Scotia PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bank of Nova Scotia's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Nova Scotia's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Nova Scotia's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has a PB Ratio of 1.86 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Bank of Nova Scotia's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #1330 out of 1516 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia's PB Ratio too high?
Bank of Nova Scotia's current PB Ratio of 1.86 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 1.96. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Bank of Nova Scotia's value of 1.86 is 72.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #1330 out of 1516 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #1330 out of 1516 companies for PB Ratio. This places Bank of Nova Scotia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Bank of Nova Scotia's value of 1.86 is 72.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank of Nova Scotia's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 1.08, 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 PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.08, based on 1,516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bank of Nova Scotia's current PB Ratio of 1.86 is 72.2% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Nova Scotia's current PB Ratio is 1.86, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. 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 $60.66, compared to a current price of $85.30 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.86, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 72.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.08. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), the current PB Ratio is 1.86 as of Jun. 25, 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 $60.66.
GuruFocus considers Bank of Nova Scotia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BNS:
PB Ratio: 1.86 (30% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: $60.66 vs. price of $85.30 (40.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.2% above the Banks median (#1330 of 1516)
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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