BNS (Bank of Nova Scotia) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: % (As of Apr. 2026)

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BNS Bank of Nova Scotia BNS
67 GF Score
Price $90.29
GF Value $60.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Bank of Nova Scotia ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Bank of Nova Scotia BNS +1.46% 67 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BNS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 46 Banks companies, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks worse than 2173910.87% on this metric.

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

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What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % mean?
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #999999 out of 46 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Bank of Nova Scotia's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #999999 out of 46 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Nova Scotia ranks #999999 out of 46 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Bank of Nova Scotia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.39. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Banks company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Banks companies is 63.39, based on 46 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Nova Scotia's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. 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 $60.65, compared to a current price of $90.29 — trading 48.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % 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 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 $90.29 is trading 48.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.65. GuruFocus considers Bank of Nova Scotia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BNS:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: %
  • GF Value™: $60.65 vs. price of $90.29 (48.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1709 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS, CAN, B3J 1W1
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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