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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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DON'T BUY

Had virtually no financial exposure for 2 1/2 months. Relative to the rest of the market, banks have been significantly under performing. Rising long-term rates, greater credit defaults and less profitability makes it a weaker area. Likes the Caribbean exposure. He is actually short financial services right now.

TOP PICK

The most efficiently run of the Canadian banks. This is the non-North American international strategy. Looking to acquiring a bank in Chile.

HOLD

Prices dropped considerably as have most of the banks around the world. Given its international exposure and commitment to dividend increases, this will be a long-term winner. Wouldn't buy any bank in the short term.

BUY

Has pulled back and is now trading at a discount in terms of multiples to its peers. Feels this is unwarranted. Good price. Good dividend.

BUY

Because of their international exposure it will provide the least amount of downside risk and could be the best bank on the upside.

BUY

Likes this bank..

DON'T BUY

Model price has been coming down and is currently at $54.56. Only about an 8% upside. In his ranking, National Bank (NA-T) has a 25% positive, Royal (RY-T) is only 8%, Bank of Montréal (BMO-T) is 7.5%, Commerce (CM-T) is right on its model price and Toronto Dominion (TD-T) is actually negative by about 4%.

BUY

Any of the large Canadian banks are good to buy on a pullback. This is the most international of all Canadian banks.

HOLD

Great bank. ROE is about 20%. Going forward, if there is ever a hiccup in the Latin American sector the price would suffer. Because of this, he would prefer Royal (RY-T) or Toronto Dominion (TD-T).

WEAK BUY

Has always shown great expertise in developing their international asset base, specifically South America, Mexico. A little hesitant about banks in this stage of the cycle with only a 10% return.

BUY

Hollinger has a lawsuit for $50 million, which to a bank is not serious. She doesn't think there's any merit in it. Earnings growth rate looks excellent. Well-run bank.

DON'T BUY

All the banks look terrible, which is a reflection of the bank environment.

BUY

One of the few banks in Canada that has an emerging market exposure. On Private wealth management side they are moving forward.

BUY

Believes Bank of Canada will increase interest rates by a quarter-point in July and that this is priced into the stock today. Greater growth potential than any of the other major banks.

HOLD

Banks as a whole are very compelling long-term investments. Well-run bank with a great international franchise. Dividends and earnings growth will continue.

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