Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$61.42 (As of Apr. 2026)


TSX:BNS Bank of Nova Scotia TSX:BNS
72 GF Score
Price C$121.90
GF Value C$83.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Bank of Nova Scotia TSX:BNS +1.31% 72 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$61.42 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:BNS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of C$83.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Bank of Nova Scotia's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$62.947. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is C$61.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Bank of Nova Scotia's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Bank of Nova Scotia was 10.20% per year. The lowest was 4.70% per year. And the median was 9.05% per year.

As of today (2026-07-09), Bank of Nova Scotia's current stock price is C$121.90. Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$61.42. Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.98.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia was 2.69. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.72.


Bank of Nova Scotia  (TSX:BNS) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=121.90/61.42
=1.98

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia was 2.69. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.72.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Bank of Nova Scotia Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Bank of Nova Scotia Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSX:BNS vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Bank of Nova Scotia Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Bank of Nova Scotia's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=62.947/132.7364*132.7364
=62.947

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

Bank of Nova Scotia Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 42.137 101.844 54.919
201610 43.594 102.002 56.730
201701 43.871 102.318 56.914
201704 45.853 103.029 59.074
201707 44.537 103.029 57.379
201710 46.241 103.424 59.347
201801 45.989 104.056 58.665
201804 47.329 105.320 59.649
201807 49.322 106.110 61.698
201810 49.749 105.952 62.325
201901 51.014 105.557 64.149
201904 52.006 107.453 64.243
201907 52.058 108.243 63.838
201910 52.328 107.927 64.357
202001 52.331 108.085 64.266
202004 53.051 107.216 65.678
202007 51.908 108.401 63.561
202010 51.853 108.638 63.355
202101 52.280 109.192 63.553
202104 52.279 110.851 62.601
202107 53.262 112.431 62.881
202110 53.277 113.695 62.200
202201 54.942 114.801 63.525
202204 54.190 118.357 60.774
202207 54.557 120.964 59.867
202210 54.685 121.517 59.734
202301 55.475 121.596 60.558
202304 57.652 123.571 61.928
202307 56.401 124.914 59.933
202310 56.643 125.310 60.000
202401 57.258 125.072 60.767
202404 57.400 126.890 60.045
202407 58.775 128.075 60.914
202410 59.135 127.838 61.401
202501 59.865 127.443 62.352
202504 59.962 129.102 61.650
202507 60.572 130.290 61.709
202510 62.223 130.603 63.239
202601 62.986 130.366 64.131
202604 62.947 132.736 62.947

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$61.42 mean?
Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$61.42 as of Apr. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Bank of Nova Scotia's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$61.42. Overall, Bank of Nova Scotia has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to JPM and BAC?
Bank of Nova Scotia's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$61.42 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors. Bank of Nova Scotia's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$61.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$83.07, compared to a current price of C$121.90 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$61.42. Bank of Nova Scotia's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$61.42 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Nova Scotia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$121.90 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$83.07. GuruFocus considers Bank of Nova Scotia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:BNS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$61.42
  • GF Value™: C$83.07 vs. price of C$121.90 (46.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:BNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bank of Nova Scotia Business Description

Address 1709 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS, CAN, B3J 1W1
Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial-services provider with over CAD 1.5 trillion in assets as of the end of April 2026. It has four major business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, and global banking and markets. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in Latin America.
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