Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) — Net Asset Quality Index
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has a Net Asset Quality Index of 5.9% as of July 2026. This metric measures the proportion of total assets financed by shareholders' equity — total assets of CA$1.55 Trillion minus total liabilities of CA$1.46 Trillion yields net assets of CA$90.62 Billion. A higher index indicates a stronger, lower-leverage balance sheet. Read Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) financial obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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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 July 2026, the index stands at 5.9%, representing net assets of CA$90.62 Billion against total assets of CA$1.55 Trillion CAD. For live market cap and overall valuation, see Bank of Nova Scotia stock valuation.
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. Check BNS PP&E to net assets ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
| 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 | — |