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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

125.36

-1.34 (1.06%)

as of Aug 18, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 18, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 28 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is a major player in the Canadian banking sector, yet its performance has drawn mixed reviews from experts. Many highlight its relatively low price-to-earnings ratio and strong dividend yield, with some suggesting it trades at a fair valuation compared to peers. However, concerns persist regarding its management changes and strategic focus, particularly its exposure to markets in the Caribbean and the U.S. Some analysts question whether BNS can catch up to its competitors like Royal Bank of Canada (RY), which is often favored for its stability and performance. On the upside, several analysts express optimism about the overall health of Canadian banks, with BNS expected to benefit from improving economic conditions and strong capital reserves, even as they acknowledge challenges in its loan growth and international operations.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Fair Value

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TOP PICK

Best history of Canadian Banks’ earnings growth. Feels confident in Canadian banks.

BUY

Canadian banking system is safest in the world. Favorites are TD and Scotia.

TOP PICK

4.3% dividend. This is the Canadian bank that is not exposed to the US to any great degree. Very conservatively managed. Has the emerging market growth story. Biggest bank in Mexico.

COMMENT

(Market Call Minute.) Could be a Sell or a Hold. Won't give you the upside pop that he would be looking for.

DON'T BUY

(Market Call Minute.) If he had to buy a Canadian bank it would probably be this one because of their Caribbean exposure.

BUY

They were not in ABCP, which means for them it is business as usual. Likes it. Ongoing international investments. Will probably be an out performer in the long run (10-15 years).

TOP PICK

More stable of the banks. Steady history of increasing dividends. Their Mexican subsidiary is actually earning more this quarter than it did the same quarter last year.

DON'T BUY

No mis-pricing in any of the 6 Canadian banks. In this case it has a model price of $50.07, -1%. Ranking of the others gives National (NA-T) + 27%, CIBC (CM-T) +24%, Bank of Montreal +21%, Royal (RY-T) +10% and Toronto Dominion (TD-T) +1%.

PARTIAL BUY

Starting to buy this because of their great success in Latin America and the Caribbean. Have very little US exposure. He started with a 2.5% weight in the portfolio and once it starts to work, he will add to it.

TOP PICK

Probably the worst is over for the Canadian banks. Can’t blindside you as they have no US exposure. Buy on any pullback into the mid-$40’s.

TOP PICK

Think they are focusing on the wealth management side where they have been weak in Canada. Would look for them to take advantage of the debacle in the US.

DON'T BUY

This is the one Canadian bank that he has on his short list. When there is less predictability in earnings and weakening default rates, earnings multiples will contract. This is what is happening now. Wait for a catalyst for this sector to improve.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 8/07. Down 4%.) Has no US exposure. One of the better banks in terms of holding up. Still a Buy.

TOP PICK

4.15% dividend. Doesn't have much in the way of assets in the US. ROE of 18% or 19%. Trading at around 10X next year's earnings.

BUY

More internationally diversified and more retail focused which is less volatile.

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