Bank of Nova Scotia vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Bank of Nova Scotia trades at $89.03 (market cap $108.32B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.5 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Bank of Nova Scotia is far larger — about 2.5× Microchip Technology Inc.'s market cap, and Bank of Nova Scotia pays the higher dividend (3.64%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BNS | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $108.32B | $43.99B |
Sector | Financials | Technology |
52-Week High | $90.29 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $56.41 | $49.02 |
Dividend Yield | 3.64% | 2.25% |
Enterprise Value | — | $49.12B |
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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 →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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