Bank of Nova Scotia vs Ecolab Inc. — how do they compare? Bank of Nova Scotia trades at $89.04 (market cap $107.49B), while Ecolab Inc. trades at $269.19 (market cap $76.51B). The key difference: Bank of Nova Scotia is the larger of the two by market cap, and Bank of Nova Scotia pays the higher dividend (3.65%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BNS | ECL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $107.49B | $76.51B |
Sector | Financials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $88.99 | $308.35 |
52-Week Low | $54.50 | $245.73 |
Dividend Yield | 3.65% | 1.07% |
Enterprise Value | — | $85.26B |
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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.
Read more on BNS →Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is looking to increase its profitability abroad. Additionally, Ecolab serves customers in water, manufacturing, and life sciences end markets, selling customized solutions.
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