Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has total liabilities worth CA$1.46 Trillion CAD (≈ $1.05 Trillion USD) as of July 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. Explore investment intensity of Bank of Nova Scotia to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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. For the complete balance sheet picture, see BNS total assets.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Fortinet Inc
NASDAQ:FTNT
|
USA | $9.31 Billion |
|
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
MC:BBVA
|
Spain | €751.25 Billion |
|
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
NYSE:PH
|
USA | $14.49 Billion |
|
Snowflake Inc.
NYSE:SNOW
|
USA | $6.61 Billion |
|
Altria Group
NYSE:MO
|
USA | $35.99 Billion |
|
China Shenhua Energy Co
SHG:601088
|
China | CN¥212.43 Billion |
|
China Life Insurance Co Ltd A
SHG:601628
|
China | CN¥7.10 Trillion |
|
ServiceNow Inc
NYSE:NOW
|
USA | $13.07 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. See BNS net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.04 | 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 | 16.35 | 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 | CA$1.37 Trillion ≈ $992.09 Billion |
+3.28% |
| 2024-10-31 | CA$1.33 Trillion ≈ $960.62 Billion |
-0.31% |
| 2023-10-31 | CA$1.33 Trillion ≈ $963.64 Billion |
+4.51% |
| 2022-10-31 | CA$1.27 Trillion ≈ $922.08 Billion |
+14.63% |
| 2021-10-31 | CA$1.11 Trillion ≈ $804.37 Billion |
+4.31% |
| 2020-10-31 | CA$1.07 Trillion ≈ $771.10 Billion |
+4.92% |
| 2019-10-31 | CA$1.02 Trillion ≈ $734.94 Billion |
+9.15% |
| 2018-10-31 | CA$930.81 Billion ≈ $673.34 Billion |
+9.04% |
| 2017-10-31 | CA$853.65 Billion ≈ $617.52 Billion |
+1.81% |
| 2016-10-31 | CA$838.45 Billion ≈ $606.52 Billion |
+4.41% |
| 2015-10-31 | CA$803.02 Billion ≈ $580.89 Billion |
+6.16% |
| 2014-10-31 | CA$756.46 Billion ≈ $547.21 Billion |
+8.49% |
| 2013-10-31 | CA$697.24 Billion ≈ $504.37 Billion |
+11.26% |
| 2012-10-31 | CA$626.66 Billion ≈ $453.32 Billion |
+15.65% |
| 2011-10-31 | CA$541.86 Billion ≈ $391.97 Billion |
+8.71% |
| 2010-10-31 | CA$498.45 Billion ≈ $360.57 Billion |
+5.78% |
| 2009-10-31 | CA$471.19 Billion ≈ $340.85 Billion |
-2.94% |
| 2008-10-31 | CA$485.48 Billion ≈ $351.19 Billion |
+23.78% |
| 2007-10-31 | CA$392.21 Billion ≈ $283.72 Billion |
+8.64% |
| 2006-10-31 | CA$361.02 Billion ≈ $261.16 Billion |
+21.30% |
| 2005-10-31 | CA$297.64 Billion ≈ $215.31 Billion |
+13.73% |
| 2004-10-31 | CA$261.70 Billion ≈ $189.31 Billion |
-2.70% |
| 2003-10-31 | CA$268.95 Billion ≈ $194.56 Billion |
-3.84% |
| 2002-10-31 | CA$279.69 Billion ≈ $202.32 Billion |
+4.08% |
| 2001-10-31 | CA$268.73 Billion ≈ $194.40 Billion |
+12.22% |
| 2000-10-31 | CA$239.47 Billion ≈ $173.23 Billion |
+13.44% |
| 1999-10-31 | CA$211.09 Billion ≈ $152.70 Billion |
-5.17% |
| 1998-10-31 | CA$222.60 Billion ≈ $161.03 Billion |
+19.92% |
| 1997-10-31 | CA$185.62 Billion ≈ $134.27 Billion |
+24.23% |
| 1996-10-31 | CA$149.41 Billion ≈ $108.08 Billion |
+6.92% |
| 1995-10-31 | CA$139.74 Billion ≈ $101.08 Billion |
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About 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