Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) - Total Assets

Latest as of January 2026: CA$1.48 Trillion CAD ≈ $1.07 Trillion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) holds total assets worth CA$1.48 Trillion CAD (≈ $1.07 Trillion USD) as of January 2026. Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Bank of Nova Scotia - Total Assets Trend (1995–2025)

This chart illustrates how Bank of Nova Scotia's total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Bank of Nova Scotia - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (October 2025)

Bank of Nova Scotia's total assets of CA$1.48 Trillion consist of 8.4% current assets and 91.6% non-current assets.

Asset Category	Amount (CAD)	% of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents	CA$0.00	4.5%
Accounts Receivable	CA$14.96 Billion	1.0%
Inventory	CA$0.00	0.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment	CA$4.88 Billion	0.3%
Intangible Assets	CA$7.58 Billion	0.5%
Goodwill	CA$8.59 Billion	0.6%

Asset Composition Trend (1995–2025)

This chart illustrates how Bank of Nova Scotia's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

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Key Asset Composition Facts

Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Bank of Nova Scotia's current assets represent 8.4% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 12.9% in 1995.
Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 4.5% of total assets in 2025, down from 11.4% in 1995.
Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, unchanged from 0.0% in 1995.
Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is accounts receivable at 1.0% of total assets.

Bank of Nova Scotia Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Bank of Nova Scotia based on total assets are shown below.

Company	Country	Total Assets
National Australia Bank Ltd AU:NAB	Australia	AU$1.11 Trillion
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation NYSE:BK	USA	$472.30 Billion
Barclays PLC F:BCY2	Germany	€1.54 Trillion
Banco de Valores SA BA:VALO	Argentina	AR$2.40 Trillion
Westpac Banking Corporation AU:WBCPI	Australia	AU$1.10 Trillion
Commonwealth Bank of Australia AU:CBA	Australia	AU$1.41 Trillion
Westpac Banking Corporation AU:WBC	Australia	AU$1.13 Trillion
ANZ Group Holdings Ltd AU:ANZ	Australia	AU$1.30 Trillion

Bank of Nova Scotia - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric	Current	1 Year Ago	5 Years Ago
Current Ratio	0.04	1.60	2.79
Quick Ratio	0.04	1.60	2.79
Cash Ratio	0.00	0.00	0.00
Working Capital	CA$-205.22 Billion	CA$66.45 Billion	CA$102.59 Billion

Bank of Nova Scotia - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Bank of Nova Scotia's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio	1.55
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio	0.06
Asset Growth Rate (YoY)	3.4%
Total Assets	CA$1.46 Trillion
Market Capitalization	$92.23 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Bank of Nova Scotia's assets below their book value (0.06x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Positive Asset Growth: Bank of Nova Scotia's assets grew by 3.4% over the past year, showing continued investment in the company's operational capacity.

Annual Total Assets for Bank of Nova Scotia (1995–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Bank of Nova Scotia from 1995 to 2025.

Year	Total Assets	Change
2025-10-31	CA$1.46 Trillion ≈ $1.06 Trillion	+3.40%
2024-10-31	CA$1.41 Trillion ≈ $1.02 Trillion	+0.09%
2023-10-31	CA$1.41 Trillion ≈ $1.02 Trillion	+4.55%
2022-10-31	CA$1.35 Trillion ≈ $976.15 Billion	+13.89%
2021-10-31	CA$1.18 Trillion ≈ $857.10 Billion	+4.26%
2020-10-31	CA$1.14 Trillion ≈ $822.10 Billion	+4.63%
2019-10-31	CA$1.09 Trillion ≈ $785.71 Billion	+8.78%
2018-10-31	CA$998.49 Billion ≈ $722.29 Billion	+9.09%
2017-10-31	CA$915.27 Billion ≈ $662.09 Billion	+2.12%
2016-10-31	CA$896.27 Billion ≈ $648.35 Billion	+4.64%
2015-10-31	CA$856.50 Billion ≈ $619.58 Billion	+6.31%
2014-10-31	CA$805.67 Billion ≈ $582.81 Billion	+8.32%
2013-10-31	CA$743.79 Billion ≈ $538.04 Billion	+11.34%
2012-10-31	CA$668.04 Billion ≈ $483.25 Billion	+16.13%
2011-10-31	CA$575.26 Billion ≈ $416.13 Billion	+9.23%
2010-10-31	CA$526.66 Billion ≈ $380.98 Billion	+6.07%
2009-10-31	CA$496.52 Billion ≈ $359.17 Billion	-2.19%
2008-10-31	CA$507.63 Billion ≈ $367.21 Billion	+23.36%
2007-10-31	CA$411.51 Billion ≈ $297.68 Billion	+8.58%
2006-10-31	CA$379.01 Billion ≈ $274.17 Billion	+20.69%
2005-10-31	CA$314.03 Billion ≈ $227.16 Billion	+12.47%
2004-10-31	CA$279.21 Billion ≈ $201.98 Billion	-2.34%
2003-10-31	CA$285.89 Billion ≈ $206.81 Billion	-3.54%
2002-10-31	CA$296.38 Billion ≈ $214.40 Billion	+4.20%
2001-10-31	CA$284.42 Billion ≈ $205.75 Billion	+12.34%
2000-10-31	CA$253.17 Billion ≈ $183.14 Billion	+13.69%
1999-10-31	CA$222.69 Billion ≈ $161.09 Billion	-4.67%
1998-10-31	CA$233.59 Billion ≈ $168.97 Billion	+19.69%
1997-10-31	CA$195.15 Billion ≈ $141.17 Billion	+24.09%
1996-10-31	CA$157.26 Billion ≈ $113.76 Billion	+6.84%
1995-10-31	CA$147.19 Billion ≈ $106.47 Billion	--

About Bank of Nova Scotia

TO:BNS Canada Banks - Diversified

Market Cap

$92.23 Billion

CA$127.50 Billion CAD

Market Cap Rank

#276 Global

#9 in Canada

Share Price

CA$103.54

Change (1 day)

+0.80%

52-Week Range

CA$68.03 - CA$105.75

All Time High

CA$105.75