Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Bank of Nova Scotia Buy (6.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is BNS's P/E ratio?

Bank of Nova Scotia trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.5.

When does BNS report earnings?

Bank of Nova Scotia's next scheduled report is on Dec 2, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.58.

What is the BNS price target?

The median analyst price target from 3 analysts is $97.47, with a range of $76.54 – $99.74.

Is BNS Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Bank of Nova Scotia as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does BNS pay a dividend?

Yes — Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend yield is 3.5%.

Nama Insights

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)

Financial Services · Banks Diversified · NYSE

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is a Financial Services company in the Banks Diversified industry. It has a market capitalization of $111.75B and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.5. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 10.4%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.3 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 6.3/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Leading · +32.5% over 12 months ex. last

Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-5.3%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$111.75B
Trailing P/E	15.5
Price / book	1.8
Price / sales	4.4
FCF yield	—
Dividend yield	3.5%
Gross margin	0.0%
Operating margin	—
Net margin	28.4%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+10.4%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+5.6%
EPS growth (YoY)	+15.2%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	1.2
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Financial Services
Industry	Banks Diversified

BNS earnings

Next report: Dec 2, 2026 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.58). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Aug 25, 2026	$1.63	$1.50	+8.6%	$7.38B
Q2 2026	May 27, 2026	$1.44	$1.39	+4.1%	$6.88B
Q1 2026	Feb 24, 2026	$1.47	$1.39	+5.1%	$7.07B
Q4 2025	Dec 2, 2025	$1.38	$1.32	+4.9%	$6.85B

BNS analyst price target

Median target $97.47 from 3 analysts, ranging $76.54 – $99.74.

Banks Diversified peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
JPM	JPMorgan Chase	$888.27B	14.9
BAC	Bank of America	$341.01B	11.7
HSBC	HSBC Holdings	$297.73B	10.4
RY	Royal Bank of Canada	$278.49B	17.5
WFC	Wells Fargo	$251.98B	11.9
MUFG	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group	$236.03B	14.0
TD	Toronto-Dominion Bank	$199.88B	18.2
C	Citigroup	$197.05B	11.6

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Recent Congressional trades

Bank of Nova Scotia trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Pete Sessions	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 7, 2023

BNS FAQ

Is BNS a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Bank of Nova Scotia Buy (6.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is BNS's P/E ratio?: Bank of Nova Scotia trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.5.
When does BNS report earnings?: Bank of Nova Scotia's next scheduled report is on Dec 2, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.58.
What is the BNS price target?: The median analyst price target from 3 analysts is $97.47, with a range of $76.54 – $99.74.
Is BNS Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Bank of Nova Scotia as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does BNS pay a dividend?: Yes — Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend yield is 3.5%.