Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook | Last Update | Action |
---|---|---|---|---|
Standard & Poor's | BBB | - | 7 Jul 2022 | outlook upgrade |
Moody's Investors Service | Baa2 | negative | 15 Nov 2024 | outlook downgrade |
Fitch Ratings | BBB- | - | 16 Apr 2020 | rating downgrade |
DBRS | BBB | - | 10 May 2021 | outlook upgrade |
Current Mexico credit ratings, according to the main rating agencies, provide a snapshot of the country’s creditworthiness and financial stability. These ratings are critical for understanding how international and domestic investors perceive Mexico ability to honor its financial commitments.
The ratings are determined by comprehensive evaluations conducted by major credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Ratings. Each of these agencies uses a distinct rating scale and methodology to assess the economic and financial health of Mexico, taking into account various factors such as economic performance, fiscal policies, political stability, and debt levels.
Discover what a Credit Rating is and why it matters.
Mexico: Long-term Rating Scales Comparison
Mexico long-term credit ratings, as assigned by major rating agencies, offer a comparative insight into the country's creditworthiness over an extended period. Each rating agency uses its own scale to evaluate the credit risk associated with Mexico sovereign debt. These scales help investors understand the likelihood that Mexico will meet its financial obligations.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Grade | Description | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
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Investment Grade |
Prime |
AAA
|
Aaa
|
AAA
|
AAA
|
High Medium Grade |
AA+
|
Aa1
|
AA+
|
AA(high)
|
|
AA
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Aa2
|
AA
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AA
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AA-
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Aa3
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AA-
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AA(low)
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Upper Medium Grade |
A+
|
A1
|
A+
|
A(high)
|
|
A
|
A2
|
A
|
A
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A-
|
A3
|
A-
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A(low)
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Lower Medium Grade |
BBB+
|
Baa1
|
BBB+
|
BBB(high)
|
|
BBB
|
Baa2
|
BBB
|
BBB
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BBB-
|
Baa3
|
BBB-
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BBB(low)
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Speculative Grade |
Speculative |
BB+
|
Ba1
|
BB+
|
BB(high)
|
BB
|
Ba2
|
BB
|
BB
|
||
BB-
|
Ba3
|
BB-
|
BB(low)
|
||
Highly Speculative |
B+
|
B1
|
B+
|
B(high)
|
|
B
|
B2
|
B
|
B
|
||
B-
|
B3
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B-
|
B(low)
|
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Substantial Risk |
CCC+
|
Caa1
|
CCC+
|
CCC(high)
|
|
CCC
|
Caa2
|
CCC
|
CCC
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CCC-
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Caa3
|
CCC-
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CCC(low)
|
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Extremely Speculative |
CC
|
Ca
|
CC
|
CC
|
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
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In Default |
RD
|
/
|
RD
|
RD
|
|
SD
|
/
|
SD
|
SD
|
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D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
Mexico Credit Ratings historical data
Symbol means a positive outlook assigned by the rating agency.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Date | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
---|---|---|---|---|
15 Nov 2024 | Baa2 | |||
9 Jul 2022 | Baa2 | |||
7 Jul 2022 | BBB | |||
10 May 2021 | BBB | |||
7 May 2020 | BBB | |||
18 Apr 2020 | Baa1 | |||
16 Apr 2020 | BBB- | |||
27 Mar 2020 | BBB | |||
19 Dec 2019 | BBB (high) | |||
6 Jun 2019 | A3 | BBB | ||
2 Mar 2019 | BBB+ | |||
2 Nov 2018 | BBB+ | |||
11 Apr 2018 | A3 | |||
19 Jul 2017 | BBB+ | |||
23 Aug 2016 | BBB+ | |||
31 Mar 2016 | A3 | |||
31 Mar 2014 | BBB (high) | |||
5 Feb 2014 | A3 | |||
19 Dec 2013 | BBB+ | |||
8 May 2013 | BBB+ | |||
12 Mar 2013 | BBB | |||
12 Feb 2013 | BBB | |||
14 Dec 2009 | BBB | |||
23 Nov 2009 | BBB | |||
11 May 2009 | BBB+ | |||
10 Nov 2008 | BBB+ | |||
8 Oct 2007 | BBB+ | |||
19 Sep 2007 | BBB+ | |||
2 Jul 2007 | BBB | |||
29 Mar 2007 | BBB | |||
28 Jul 2006 | BBB | |||
7 Dec 2005 | BBB | |||
31 Jan 2005 | BBB | |||
6 Jan 2005 | Baa1 | |||
12 Mar 2003 | Baa2 | |||
7 Feb 2002 | BBB- | |||
6 Feb 2002 | Baa2 | |||
15 Jan 2002 | BBB- | |||
4 Sep 2001 | Baa3 | |||
21 Sep 2000 | BB+ | |||
3 May 2000 | BB+ | |||
11 Apr 2000 | BB | |||
13 Mar 2000 | BB+ | |||
7 Mar 2000 | Baa3 | |||
15 Sep 1999 | BB | |||
10 Aug 1999 | Ba1 | |||
21 Jun 1999 | Ba2 | |||
9 Jun 1999 | Ba2 | |||
2 Oct 1998 | BB | |||
3 Sep 1998 | Ba2 | |||
2 Sep 1997 | BB | |||
3 Sep 1996 | BB | |||
28 Feb 1996 | BB | |||
30 Aug 1995 | BB | |||
23 Mar 1995 | BB+ | |||
23 Dec 1994 | BB+ | |||
18 Nov 1993 | BB+ | |||
30 Jul 1992 | BB+ | |||
18 Dec 1990 | Ba2 |