Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 81.9% as of January 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (CA$16.12 Billion) from net assets (CA$89.02 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) shareholders funds for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.
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Bank of Nova Scotia Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1995–2025)
This chart shows how Bank of Nova Scotia's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 31 annual periods from 1995 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 81.9%, reflecting net assets of CA$89.02 Billion with intangible assets of CA$16.12 Billion CAD. Also explore BNS shareholders equity momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Bank of Nova Scotia (1995–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Bank of Nova Scotia from 1995 to 2025, covering 31 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market cap of Bank of Nova Scotia.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (CAD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91.4% | CA$88.59 Billion | CA$7.58 Billion | CA$1.46 Trillion | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2024 | 90.6% | CA$84.08 Billion | CA$7.89 Billion | CA$1.41 Trillion | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2023 | 89.8% | CA$78.67 Billion | CA$8.01 Billion | CA$1.41 Trillion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2022 | 89.4% | CA$74.75 Billion | CA$7.96 Billion | CA$1.35 Trillion | ▼ 0.0 pp |
| 2021 | 89.4% | CA$72.89 Billion | CA$7.76 Billion | CA$1.18 Trillion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2020 | 89.0% | CA$70.50 Billion | CA$7.74 Billion | CA$1.14 Trillion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2019 | 88.8% | CA$70.19 Billion | CA$7.83 Billion | CA$1.09 Trillion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2018 | 88.6% | CA$67.68 Billion | CA$7.71 Billion | CA$998.49 Billion | ▼ -3.5 pp |
| 2017 | 92.1% | CA$61.62 Billion | CA$4.86 Billion | CA$915.27 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2016 | 91.8% | CA$57.82 Billion | CA$4.76 Billion | CA$896.27 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 91.7% | CA$53.48 Billion | CA$4.43 Billion | CA$856.50 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2014 | 91.9% | CA$49.21 Billion | CA$3.98 Billion | CA$805.67 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2013 | 91.8% | CA$46.55 Billion | CA$3.84 Billion | CA$743.79 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2012 | 91.7% | CA$41.38 Billion | CA$3.45 Billion | CA$668.04 Billion | ▲ +1.5 pp |
| 2011 | 90.2% | CA$33.40 Billion | CA$3.29 Billion | CA$575.26 Billion | ▼ -7.8 pp |
| 2010 | 97.9% | CA$28.21 Billion | CA$589.00 Million | CA$526.66 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2009 | 97.8% | CA$25.33 Billion | CA$561.00 Million | CA$496.52 Billion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2008 | 100.0% | CA$22.14 Billion | CA$0.00 | CA$507.63 Billion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2007 | 98.6% | CA$19.30 Billion | CA$273.00 Million | CA$411.51 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2006 | 98.4% | CA$17.98 Billion | CA$294.00 Million | CA$379.01 Billion | ▲ +14.1 pp |
| 2005 | 84.3% | CA$16.39 Billion | CA$2.58 Billion | CA$314.03 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2004 | 85.0% | CA$17.52 Billion | CA$2.63 Billion | CA$279.21 Billion | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2003 | 82.3% | CA$16.94 Billion | CA$3.00 Billion | CA$285.89 Billion | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2002 | 79.6% | CA$16.69 Billion | CA$3.40 Billion | CA$296.38 Billion | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2001 | 76.9% | CA$15.69 Billion | CA$3.63 Billion | CA$284.42 Billion | ▲ +2.8 pp |
| 2000 | 74.1% | CA$13.70 Billion | CA$3.55 Billion | CA$253.17 Billion | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 1999 | 73.4% | CA$11.60 Billion | CA$3.08 Billion | CA$222.69 Billion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 1998 | 72.8% | CA$10.99 Billion | CA$2.99 Billion | CA$233.59 Billion | ▲ +12.8 pp |
| 1997 | 60.0% | CA$9.54 Billion | CA$3.81 Billion | CA$195.15 Billion | ▼ -40.0 pp |
| 1996 | 100.0% | CA$7.85 Billion | CA$0.00 | CA$157.26 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 100.0% | CA$7.45 Billion | CA$0.00 | CA$147.19 Billion | — |