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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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BUY

Likes the banks in general. A great organization and very well run.

TOP PICK

A premium bank, but still trades at 12.8 X next year's earnings. Good dividend growth prospect. Lot's of capital and the potential deploy it in a positive way internationally.

BUY

Feels it is a good time to buy bank stocks. Good yields. 11 X next year's earnings.

BUY

The most international of all the banks. Financials are strong. Earnings in the last quarter were weaker than usual. A good buy and hold.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 3/04. Up 4.2%.) Model price is coming back a little. Continue to hold. National Bank is #1 followed by Royal, TD and Bank of Nova Scotia.

BUY

Has a very tough job on its hands. Generating about $400 million every quarter in excess capital and want to make 20% on this capital which will be tough to do. Good for long-term hold.

BUY

Q: Is overweighting banks rather than holding cash a good strategy? A: Works well over a 3/5 year time horizon.

TOP PICK

Great management team over years. International diversifications, which are very profitable businness for them. Lowest cost bank. Extremely efficient.

BUY

Probably the most profitable bank. The capital market part of the Bank has been going very well. Internationally diversified.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Has tended to trade over $36 and then pull back. Try to buy a $35 or under. Very good international exposure.

PAST TOP PICK

(Past top pick June 3/04. Up 5%.) Likes all the banks.

TOP PICK

Likes the financial sector. Has a pretty steep yield curve and good credit quality. Margins for the banks should be good. Have made some good acquisitions and has a good product mix.

TOP PICK

All of the banks are generating significant amounts of excess capital. The Bank of Nova Scotia has the best opportunity to deploy their capital outside of the country, possibly in Asia. Expects they have a good strategy for this.

BUY

Management has always been able to avoid falling into a trend. A pretty good yield. They have growth sectors outside of Canada. A good core position to hold.

DON'T BUY

Banks have done a very good job at growth but the earnings growth rate has peaked. Reasonably priced but hard to see them moving higher.

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