Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) - Total Liabilities

Latest as of January 2026: CA$1.39 Trillion CAD ≈ $1.00 Trillion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has total liabilities worth CA$1.39 Trillion CAD (≈ $1.00 Trillion USD) 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.

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
ESSILORLUXOTTICA 1/2/O.N. F:ESLC	Germany	€24.40 Billion
Equinix Inc NASDAQ:EQIX	USA	$25.96 Billion
Seagate Technology PLC NASDAQ:STX	USA	$8.25 Billion
Sandisk Corp NASDAQ:SNDK	USA	$2.79 Billion
Boston Scientific Corp NYSE:BSX	USA	$19.08 Billion
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd TO:CNQ	Canada	CA$45.13 Billion
Blackstone Group Inc NYSE:BX	USA	$25.83 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	0.04	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	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 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	--

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