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
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) - Total Liabilities
Latest total liabilities as of October 2025: $1.37 Trillion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has total liabilities worth $1.37 Trillion USD as of October 2025.
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.
Bank of Nova Scotia - Total Liabilities Trend (1995–2025)
This chart illustrates how Bank of Nova Scotia's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total liabilities.
Bank of Nova Scotia Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Bank of Nova Scotia ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Banco Santander S.A
PINK:BCDRF
|
USA | $1.75 Trillion |
|
American Tower Corp
NYSE:AMT
|
USA | $53.12 Billion |
|
Hitachi Ltd
PINK:HTHIF
|
USA | $8.14 Trillion |
|
Compagnie Financière Richemont SA
PINK:CFRHF
|
USA | $19.19 Billion |
|
BAE Systems PLC
PINK:BAESY
|
USA | $25.70 Billion |
|
ABB Ltd
PINK:ABBNY
|
USA | $28.24 Billion |
|
Automatic Data Processing Inc
NASDAQ:ADP
|
USA | $78.25 Billion |
|
Hermes International SCA
PINK:HESAF
|
USA | $5.47 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1995–2025)
This chart breaks down 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 15.79 | 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 Bank of Nova Scotia's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Bank of Nova Scotia (1995–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Bank of Nova Scotia from 1995 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | $1.37 Trillion | +3.28% |
| 2024-10-31 | $1.33 Trillion | -0.31% |
| 2023-10-31 | $1.33 Trillion | +4.51% |
| 2022-10-31 | $1.27 Trillion | +14.63% |
| 2021-10-31 | $1.11 Trillion | +4.31% |
| 2020-10-31 | $1.07 Trillion | +4.92% |
| 2019-10-31 | $1.02 Trillion | +9.15% |
| 2018-10-31 | $930.81 Billion | +20.21% |
| 2017-12-31 | $774.34 Billion | -9.29% |
| 2017-10-31 | $853.65 Billion | +1401.29% |
| 2017-03-31 | $56.86 Billion | -92.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | $738.90 Billion | -11.87% |
| 2016-10-31 | $838.45 Billion | +1185.49% |
| 2016-03-31 | $65.22 Billion | -90.84% |
| 2015-12-31 | $712.28 Billion | -11.30% |
| 2015-10-31 | $803.02 Billion | +1154.26% |
| 2015-03-31 | $64.02 Billion | -91.54% |
| 2014-10-31 | $756.46 Billion | +8.49% |
| 2013-10-31 | $697.24 Billion | +11.26% |
| 2012-10-31 | $626.66 Billion | +15.65% |
| 2011-10-31 | $541.86 Billion | +8.71% |
| 2010-10-31 | $498.45 Billion | +5.78% |
| 2009-10-31 | $471.19 Billion | -2.94% |
| 2008-10-31 | $485.48 Billion | +23.78% |
| 2007-10-31 | $392.21 Billion | +8.64% |
| 2006-10-31 | $361.02 Billion | +21.30% |
| 2005-10-31 | $297.64 Billion | +13.73% |
| 2004-10-31 | $261.70 Billion | -2.70% |
| 2003-10-31 | $268.95 Billion | -3.84% |
| 2002-10-31 | $279.69 Billion | +4.08% |
| 2001-10-31 | $268.73 Billion | +12.22% |
| 2000-10-31 | $239.47 Billion | +13.44% |
| 1999-10-31 | $211.09 Billion | -5.17% |
| 1998-10-31 | $222.60 Billion | +19.92% |
| 1997-10-31 | $185.62 Billion | +24.23% |
| 1996-10-31 | $149.41 Billion | +6.92% |
| 1995-10-31 | $139.74 Billion | -- |