Bank of Nova Scotia vs Paychex, Inc. — how do they compare? Bank of Nova Scotia trades at $89.03 (market cap $108.32B), while Paychex, Inc. trades at $121.11 (market cap $43.14B). The key difference: Bank of Nova Scotia is far larger — about 2.5× Paychex, Inc.'s market cap, and Paychex, Inc. pays the higher dividend (3.92%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BNS | PAYX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $108.32B | $43.14B |
Sector | Financials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $90.29 | $140.81 |
52-Week Low | $56.41 | $85.57 |
Dividend Yield | 3.64% | 3.92% |
Enterprise Value | — | $46.63B |
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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 →Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.
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