Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Competitors

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Bank of Nova Scotia. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bank of Nova Scotia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Nova Scotia has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has a net margin of 15.84% compared to Bank of Nova Scotia's net margin of 13.38%. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's return on equity of 16.43% beat Bank of Nova Scotia's return on equity.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce currently has a consensus target price of $113.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.82%. Bank of Nova Scotia has a consensus target price of $117.00, suggesting a potential upside of 46.12%. Given Bank of Nova Scotia's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bank of Nova Scotia is more favorable than Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce pays an annual dividend of $3.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Bank of Nova Scotia pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce pays out 43.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of Nova Scotia pays out 60.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Bank of Nova Scotia has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce had 11 more articles in the media than Bank of Nova Scotia. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and 22 mentions for Bank of Nova Scotia. Bank of Nova Scotia's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's score of 0.95 indicating that Bank of Nova Scotia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

49.9% of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.1% of Bank of Nova Scotia shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Manulife Financial has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Nova Scotia has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Bank of Nova Scotia has a net margin of 13.38% compared to Manulife Financial's net margin of 10.19%. Manulife Financial's return on equity of 16.58% beat Bank of Nova Scotia's return on equity.

Bank of Nova Scotia has higher revenue and earnings than Manulife Financial. Manulife Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bank of Nova Scotia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

In the previous week, Bank of Nova Scotia had 20 more articles in the media than Manulife Financial. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Bank of Nova Scotia and 2 mentions for Manulife Financial. Bank of Nova Scotia's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Manulife Financial's score of 0.00 indicating that Bank of Nova Scotia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

52.6% of Manulife Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.1% of Bank of Nova Scotia shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Manulife Financial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Manulife Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Bank of Nova Scotia pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Manulife Financial pays out 56.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of Nova Scotia pays out 60.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Manulife Financial has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Bank of Nova Scotia has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Bank of Nova Scotia is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Manulife Financial currently has a consensus price target of $51.50, suggesting a potential upside of 34.76%. Bank of Nova Scotia has a consensus price target of $117.00, suggesting a potential upside of 46.12%. Given Bank of Nova Scotia's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bank of Nova Scotia is more favorable than Manulife Financial.

Royal Bank Of Canada has higher revenue and earnings than Bank of Nova Scotia. Bank of Nova Scotia is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Royal Bank Of Canada, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Royal Bank Of Canada has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Nova Scotia has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Royal Bank Of Canada presently has a consensus price target of $162.00, indicating a potential downside of 14.70%. Bank of Nova Scotia has a consensus price target of $117.00, indicating a potential upside of 46.12%. Given Bank of Nova Scotia's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bank of Nova Scotia is more favorable than Royal Bank Of Canada.

In the previous week, Royal Bank Of Canada had 3 more articles in the media than Bank of Nova Scotia. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Royal Bank Of Canada and 22 mentions for Bank of Nova Scotia. Royal Bank Of Canada's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Bank of Nova Scotia's score of 1.09 indicating that Royal Bank Of Canada is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Royal Bank Of Canada pays an annual dividend of $4.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Bank of Nova Scotia pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Royal Bank Of Canada pays out 42.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of Nova Scotia pays out 60.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Royal Bank Of Canada has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Bank of Nova Scotia has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

45.3% of Royal Bank Of Canada shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.1% of Bank of Nova Scotia shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Royal Bank Of Canada has a net margin of 15.92% compared to Bank of Nova Scotia's net margin of 13.38%. Royal Bank Of Canada's return on equity of 17.83% beat Bank of Nova Scotia's return on equity.

In the previous week, Bank of Nova Scotia had 18 more articles in the media than Sun Life Financial. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Bank of Nova Scotia and 4 mentions for Sun Life Financial. Bank of Nova Scotia's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Sun Life Financial's score of 0.60 indicating that Bank of Nova Scotia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Bank of Nova Scotia has higher revenue and earnings than Sun Life Financial. Bank of Nova Scotia is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sun Life Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

52.3% of Sun Life Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.1% of Bank of Nova Scotia shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Sun Life Financial presently has a consensus target price of $86.50, indicating a potential upside of 20.27%. Bank of Nova Scotia has a consensus target price of $117.00, indicating a potential upside of 46.12%. Given Bank of Nova Scotia's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Bank of Nova Scotia is more favorable than Sun Life Financial.

Sun Life Financial has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Nova Scotia has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Bank of Nova Scotia has a net margin of 13.38% compared to Sun Life Financial's net margin of 7.85%. Sun Life Financial's return on equity of 17.80% beat Bank of Nova Scotia's return on equity.

Sun Life Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Bank of Nova Scotia pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Sun Life Financial pays out 72.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of Nova Scotia pays out 60.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Sun Life Financial has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Bank of Nova Scotia has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Bank of Nova Scotia is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.