The Bank of Nova ScotiaBNS.NValuation Analysis

As of Oct 16, 2026, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.N) trades at a P/E of 16.70x, P/B of 1.76x, P/S of 3.98x, and a dividend yield of 3.48%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 97th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 88th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 95th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 97th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 99th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 97th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 55th percentile within its industry and the 43rd percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 5.13%, ranking at the 54th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 1.6 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. The P/E percentile sits lower across the market than within its own industry — relatively cheaper next to the market as a whole. Of the 5.13% total shareholder yield, 3.48% is paid out as dividends and roughly 1.65% is implied to come from buybacks — both channels are meaningfully in play. The Bank of Nova Scotia operates in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.