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Bank of Nova Scotia

Bank of Nova Scotia

BNS

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Bank of Nova Scotia

BNS

NYSE
$96.442.97% (+2.78)
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$96.442.97% (+2.78)
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Financial Services

Banks - Diversified

Large Cap

With a market cap of $114.7B the stock is ranked 148

Key Metrics

Key Metrics

PE TTM
PE TTM

Close price divided by the earnings per share for the trailing twelve months

17.04
PB
PB

Close price divided by the book value per share at the end of the most recent quarter

2.01
EPS TTM
EPS TTM

Net profit earned per share over the trailing twelve months (sum of the last 4 quarters)

$5.52
PEG Ratio
PEG Ratio

Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio divided by the forecasted annual earnings per share (EPS) growth rate over the next five years

1.02
Profit Margin
Profit Margin

Net profit divided by the total revenue for the most recent financial year

28.43%
Dividend Yield
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share for the trailing twelve months divided by the close price

4.74%

Analyst Ratings & Forecast

Analyst Ratings & Forecast

Detailed Forecast Detailed Forecast 

Based on 14 analysts reports

Buy
5 analysts
Hold
8 analysts
Sell
1 analyst

Price Upside

-1.52%

Earnings Growth

+21.22%

Rev. Growth

-44.48%

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Company Profile

Company Profile

The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and retail automotive financing solutions. It also provides business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses. In addition, it provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternatives, and institutional funds. The company was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and retail automotive financing solutions. It also provides business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses. In addition, it provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternatives, and institutional funds. The company was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Peers

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Peers

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P/E Ratio
14.13
14.13
1Y Return
13.85%
13.85%
Buy Reco %
57.69
57.69
Bank of America Corp
BAC
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P/E Ratio
11.83
11.83
1Y Return
7.24%
7.24%
Buy Reco %
88.00
88.00
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
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P/E Ratio
11.23
11.23
1Y Return
21.8%
21.8%
Buy Reco %
66.66
66.66
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
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P/E Ratio
17.74
17.74
1Y Return
43.91%
43.91%
Buy Reco %
60.00
60.00
Wells Fargo & Company
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P/E Ratio
12.11
12.11
1Y Return
0.87%
0.87%
Buy Reco %
70.37
70.37
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Forecast

Forecast

Price

Revenue

Earnings

Price Forecast

Price Forecast

Lower price growth forecast versus trailing 3-year CAGR
Compares analyst forecast growth with historical annualized growth.

The 12-month consensus target implies -1.52% growth, versus a trailing 3-year CAGR of 34.66%.

2026
Current$93.66Baseline
Analyst Target - 1 year
Target$92.24-1.52%

All values in $

202220232024202520262027$53.24$69.83$86.43Target-1.52%
2026
Current$93.66Baseline
Analyst Target - 1 year
Target$92.24-1.52%

All values in $

Revenue Forecast

Revenue Forecast

Lower revenue growth forecast versus trailing 3-year CAGR
Compares analyst forecast growth with historical annualized growth.

The next fiscal year's mean estimate implies -44.48% growth, versus a trailing 3-year CAGR of 32.94%.

2025
Current$73.17Baseline
Forecast for Oct 2026
High$40.96-44.02%
Average$40.62-44.48%
Low$40.24-45.01%

All values in $ Billion

20212022202320242025202630.9131.1431.7829.4873.17Low-45.01%Average-44.48%High-44.02%
2025
Current$73.17Baseline
Forecast for Oct 2026
High$40.96-44.02%
Average$40.62-44.48%
Low$40.24-45.01%

All values in $ Billion

Earnings Per Share Forecast

Earnings Per Share Forecast

Higher earnings growth forecast versus trailing 3-year CAGR
Compares analyst forecast growth with historical annualized growth.

The next fiscal year's mean estimate implies 21.22% growth, versus a trailing 3-year CAGR of -6.01%.

2025
Current$7.05Baseline
Forecast for Oct 2026
High$8.78+24.6%
Average$8.55+21.22%
Low$8.28+17.45%

All values in $

2021202220232024202520267.898.496.546.127.05Low+17.45%Average+21.22%High+24.6%
2025
Current$7.05Baseline
Forecast for Oct 2026
High$8.78+24.6%
Average$8.55+21.22%
Low$8.28+17.45%

All values in $

Financials

Financials

Income

Balance Sheet

Cash Flow

18.2
2.2
17.6
2.2
17.1
2.5
18.4
2.9
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Q3 2026
Revenue
Net Income
Financial YearQ2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025Q1 2026Q2 2026Q3 2026
Total Revenue18.5619.2718.8819.0617.9417.9518.2017.6217.1818.48
Net Income2.061.871.641.141.972.442.212.282.592.90
Net Profit Margin11.12%9.73%8.69%6.01%11.01%13.62%12.18%12.97%15.09%15.74%
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Peers

Peers & Comparison

Peers & Comparison

Comparing 2 stocks from
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Valuation

Returns

Forecast

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StockPE TTMPE TTMPBPBPEG RatioPEG Ratio
Bank of Nova Scotia 17.042.011.02
JPMorgan Chase & Co14.132.541.42
Bank of America Corp11.831.260.91
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Price Comparison

Price Comparison

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Frequently asked questions

  1. Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) share price today is $96.44 as of November 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM IST. The stock touched a day high of $96.51 and a day low of $94.63.

  2. Bank of Nova Scotia stock trades on NYSE under the ticker symbol BNS.

  3. Bank of Nova Scotia's market capitalization is $114.65B as of November 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM IST.

  4. Bank of Nova Scotia's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 17.04 as of November 4, 2026.

  5. Bank of Nova Scotia's price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 2.01 as of November 4, 2026.

  6. Yes, Bank of Nova Scotia pays a dividend, with a current dividend yield of 4.74%.

  7. Yes, You can buy Bank of Nova Scotia shares from India through Tickertape, via our partnership with ViewTrade IFSC under the IFSCA Global Access framework, subject to RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) limits.

  8. Indian investors can buy Bank of Nova Scotia shares in three steps: 1. Search Bank of Nova Scotia on the Tickertape app and tap Invest. 2. Complete your one-time digital KYC. 3. Fund your account and buy from as low as $1 via fractional shares.

  9. Since Bank of Nova Scotia trades in USD, an Indian investor's INR returns depend on both the stock's price movement and the USD-INR exchange rate. If the rupee depreciates against the dollar, INR returns are boosted beyond the stock's USD return; if the rupee appreciates, INR returns are reduced.

  10. Indian investors can start investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) shares from as little as $1 through fractional ownership on Tickertape - for example, $10 buys approximately 0.1036 shares at the current price of $96.44.

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