Bank of Nova Scotia Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Bank of Nova Scotia tangible net worth ratio. Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 82.3% as of July 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (CA$16.01 Billion) from net assets (CA$90.62 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. Check BNS strategic assets to equity ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
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Tangible Net Worth Ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia (1995–2025)
Tangible net worth ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia from 1995 to 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 July 2026, the ratio stands at 82.3%, reflecting net assets of CA$90.62 Billion with intangible assets of CA$16.01 Billion CAD. See BNS current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Bank of Nova Scotia Tangible Net Worth Ratio by Year (1995–2025)
Bank of Nova Scotia tangible net worth ratio by year from 1995 to 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 live market cap and overall valuation, see BNS market cap.
| 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 | — |