Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) — Net Asset Quality Index
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has a Net Asset Quality Index of 6.0% as of January 2026. This metric measures the proportion of total assets financed by shareholders' equity — total assets of CA$1.48 Trillion minus total liabilities of CA$1.39 Trillion yields net assets of CA$89.02 Billion. A higher index indicates a stronger, lower-leverage balance sheet. Check Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
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Bank of Nova Scotia Net Asset Quality Index Over Time (1995–2025)
This chart shows how Bank of Nova Scotia's Net Asset Quality Index has evolved across 31 annual periods from 1995 to 2025. As of January 2026, the index stands at 6.0%, representing net assets of CA$89.02 Billion against total assets of CA$1.48 Trillion CAD. See BNS current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Annual Net Asset Quality Index for Bank of Nova Scotia (1995–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Net Asset Quality Index for Bank of Nova Scotia from 1995 to 2025, covering 31 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, total liabilities, net assets, the quality index percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For market capitalisation and the full company profile, see BNS market cap.
| Year | Quality Index | Net Assets (CAD) | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.1% | CA$88.59 Billion | CA$1.46 Trillion | CA$1.37 Trillion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2024 | 6.0% | CA$84.08 Billion | CA$1.41 Trillion | CA$1.33 Trillion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2023 | 5.6% | CA$78.67 Billion | CA$1.41 Trillion | CA$1.33 Trillion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2022 | 5.5% | CA$74.75 Billion | CA$1.35 Trillion | CA$1.27 Trillion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2021 | 6.2% | CA$72.89 Billion | CA$1.18 Trillion | CA$1.11 Trillion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2020 | 6.2% | CA$70.50 Billion | CA$1.14 Trillion | CA$1.07 Trillion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2019 | 6.5% | CA$70.19 Billion | CA$1.09 Trillion | CA$1.02 Trillion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2018 | 6.8% | CA$67.68 Billion | CA$998.49 Billion | CA$930.81 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2017 | 6.7% | CA$61.62 Billion | CA$915.27 Billion | CA$853.65 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2016 | 6.5% | CA$57.82 Billion | CA$896.27 Billion | CA$838.45 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2015 | 6.2% | CA$53.48 Billion | CA$856.50 Billion | CA$803.02 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2014 | 6.1% | CA$49.21 Billion | CA$805.67 Billion | CA$756.46 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2013 | 6.3% | CA$46.55 Billion | CA$743.79 Billion | CA$697.24 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2012 | 6.2% | CA$41.38 Billion | CA$668.04 Billion | CA$626.66 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2011 | 5.8% | CA$33.40 Billion | CA$575.26 Billion | CA$541.86 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2010 | 5.4% | CA$28.21 Billion | CA$526.66 Billion | CA$498.45 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2009 | 5.1% | CA$25.33 Billion | CA$496.52 Billion | CA$471.19 Billion | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2008 | 4.4% | CA$22.14 Billion | CA$507.63 Billion | CA$485.48 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2007 | 4.7% | CA$19.30 Billion | CA$411.51 Billion | CA$392.21 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2006 | 4.7% | CA$17.98 Billion | CA$379.01 Billion | CA$361.02 Billion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2005 | 5.2% | CA$16.39 Billion | CA$314.03 Billion | CA$297.64 Billion | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2004 | 6.3% | CA$17.52 Billion | CA$279.21 Billion | CA$261.70 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2003 | 5.9% | CA$16.94 Billion | CA$285.89 Billion | CA$268.95 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2002 | 5.6% | CA$16.69 Billion | CA$296.38 Billion | CA$279.69 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2001 | 5.5% | CA$15.69 Billion | CA$284.42 Billion | CA$268.73 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2000 | 5.4% | CA$13.70 Billion | CA$253.17 Billion | CA$239.47 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 1999 | 5.2% | CA$11.60 Billion | CA$222.69 Billion | CA$211.09 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 1998 | 4.7% | CA$10.99 Billion | CA$233.59 Billion | CA$222.60 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 1997 | 4.9% | CA$9.54 Billion | CA$195.15 Billion | CA$185.62 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 1996 | 5.0% | CA$7.85 Billion | CA$157.26 Billion | CA$149.41 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 1995 | 5.1% | CA$7.45 Billion | CA$147.19 Billion | CA$139.74 Billion | — |