The Bank of Nova Scotia
The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including … Read more
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) - Total Liabilities
Latest total liabilities as of January 2026: MX$1.39 Trillion MXN
Based on the latest financial reports, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has total liabilities worth MX$1.39 Trillion MXN as of January 2026.
Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
The Bank of Nova Scotia - Total Liabilities Trend (2014–2025)
This chart illustrates how The Bank of Nova Scotia's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total liabilities.
The Bank of Nova Scotia Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of The Bank of Nova Scotia ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
HCA Holdings Inc
NYSE:HCA
|
USA | $63.49 Billion |
|
FedEx Corporation
NYSE:FDX
|
USA | $61.04 Billion |
|
BNP Paribas SA
OTCQX:BNPQF
|
USA | $2.66 Trillion |
|
Brookfield Corp
NYSE:BN
|
USA | $352.78 Billion |
|
AIA Group Ltd
PINK:AAIGF
|
USA | $287.48 Billion |
|
Marriott International Inc
NASDAQ:MAR
|
USA | $31.31 Billion |
|
Safran SA
PINK:SAFRF
|
USA | $46.34 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (2014–2025)
This chart breaks down The Bank of Nova Scotia's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 15.84 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.94 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how The Bank of Nova Scotia's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for The Bank of Nova Scotia (2014–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of The Bank of Nova Scotia from 2014 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | MX$1.37 Trillion | +3.28% |
| 2024-10-31 | MX$1.33 Trillion | -0.31% |
| 2023-10-31 | MX$1.33 Trillion | +4.51% |
| 2022-10-31 | MX$1.27 Trillion | +14.63% |
| 2021-10-31 | MX$1.11 Trillion | +4.31% |
| 2020-10-31 | MX$1.07 Trillion | +4.92% |
| 2019-10-31 | MX$1.02 Trillion | +9.15% |
| 2018-10-31 | MX$930.81 Billion | +20.21% |
| 2017-12-31 | MX$774.34 Billion | -9.29% |
| 2017-10-31 | MX$853.65 Billion | +1401.29% |
| 2017-03-31 | MX$56.86 Billion | -92.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | MX$738.90 Billion | -11.87% |
| 2016-10-31 | MX$838.45 Billion | +1185.49% |
| 2016-03-31 | MX$65.22 Billion | -90.84% |
| 2015-12-31 | MX$712.28 Billion | -11.30% |
| 2015-10-31 | MX$803.02 Billion | +1154.26% |
| 2015-03-31 | MX$64.02 Billion | -91.54% |
| 2014-10-31 | MX$756.46 Billion | -- |