CREDIT RATINGS
Prudently sceptical evaluation of credit strength and risks, roughly 3-5 years in the future based on experience, well balanced analysis - not on a strict criteria
RATIOS USED
Industry Specific
Generic
Cash Coverage
Leverage
Including
All liabilities
Cash Flow to Debt
AREAS FOR ANALYSIS
Special Event Risk
Accounting Policies
Aggressive?
Sources of liquidity
Issue/Group Structure
Legal claims on cash
Quality of management
Business Position
Competitive
Operating
ability to generate cash flows
Industry Structure
CREDIT FUNDAMENTALS
Future levels of debt and other liabilities
Future stocks of assets and other liquidity
Future Cash Generating Ability