Archer-Daniels-Midland Co vs Bank of Nova Scotia — how do they compare? Archer-Daniels-Midland Co trades at $80.75 (market cap $38.78B), while Bank of Nova Scotia trades at $89.03 (market cap $108.32B). The key difference: Bank of Nova Scotia is far larger — about 2.8× Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's market cap, and Bank of Nova Scotia pays the higher dividend (3.64%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ADM | BNS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $38.78B | $108.32B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $87.32 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $56.00 | $56.41 |
Enterprise Value | $47.03B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.59% | 3.64% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Archer-Daniels Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. Additionally, the company owns an extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients. The company is also a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
Read more on ADM →Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial services provider. The bank has five business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, global banking and markets, and other. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in Central and South America.
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