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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

Similar

HOLD

Dropped because of a correction through profit taking which all the banks have had.

BUY

Probably won't hurt you. Doesn't think it will have a huge upside, but you get the dividend and would expect the stock price to appreciate a little bit over 2/3 years.

BUY

Canadian banks are in very good shape form a loan book perspective, etc. This bank has done very well over the last several years. Have invested in Latin America and the Caribbean. A great organization. A great asset management business. Not too expensive and it should slowly go up and give you 10/15% over the next several years.

TOP PICK

Really likes its international diversification. Particularly well positioned in Latin America which are areas that are going to have extrordinary growth. The 12 X multiple is not recognizing the kind of growth that it has had. Great dividend.

TOP PICK

Has been the most successful of all the Canadian banks about having a national stragetgy. The 6th biggest bank in Mexico and would like to buy the 4th biggest. Have a major position in Central America and the biggest bank in the Caribbean. Lowest cost ratio and a 2.4% dividend.

BUY

Q: Buy Bank of Nova SCotia (BNS-T) or CIBC (CM-T)? A: Tough call. Would buy the one having the most negative press recently. It would probably be Bank of Nova Scotia because their Latin America holdings have been a bit of a drag. Really a coin toss.

TRADE

Gives good exposure to foreign assets.

BUY

Toronto Dominion, Bank of Montreal and Bank of Nova Scotia are his 3 top favourite banks.

TRADE

Can see this fund migrating back to domestic content.

TOP PICK

Consistency. A good CFO. Focused longterm builder.

BUY

Top bank holding. Good branch management.

HOLD

A good holding.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 14/04. Up 2.5%.) You could buy any one of the 5 banks and you would do fine. It's a yield instrument. Still likes.

BUY

Seasonality is neutral now. These companies normally underperform the market in January/February. This is followed by seasonal strength to the end of May. This bank has one of the better earnings prospects going forward.

BUY

A good choice.

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