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Bank of Nova Scotia

International bank; assets of about $1.5 trillion at July 31, 2026

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What the plays and the numbers say

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) C$126.03 · +1.3% on the day · +47.1% in a year · close Oct 9, 2026

Where we think it’s heading

Mixed signals38 of 100 plays hold it; 14% above its 200-day average; analysts’ 12-month target +5% (14); crash exposure high.

Business fundamentals

Fair 59/100
Value66Growth48Quality64
Split plays, middling numbers — no edge either way.P/E 16.5×; revenue growth +12%; profit margin 28%; dividend yield 3.6%.Scores 0–100 against every name Be The Puck covers; higher is better. Shown beside the call, not folded into it.
  • 38 of the 100 plays hold BNS right now.
  • The breakout, pattern and calendar plays mostly say out.
  • It closed 14% above its 200-day average and 5% below its 52-week high.
  • Crash exposure reads high: it fell about 1.3× as far as its index in past crashes and carries 4.0× as much debt as equity.
  • Analysts' average 12-month target is C$132.86, 5% above the close (14 analysts).
Plays in38
Crash exposureHigh5 of 10 on the storm test
Mayer Multiple1.14×Price ÷ its 200-day average (+14%). Higher than on 88% of days since 2005. Above 2.4 is Mayer's overheated zone.

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Why it matters in Toronto

Big Five bank; releases datelined Toronto

Source: Scotiabank corporate profile

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