Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook | Last Update | Action |
---|---|---|---|---|
Standard & Poor's | A- | - | 13 Oct 2018 | rating upgrade |
Moody's Investors Service | A2 | - | 12 May 2017 | outlook upgrade |
Fitch Ratings | A- | - | 23 Aug 2013 | outlook downgrade |
DBRS | A | - | 9 Jun 2017 | outlook upgrade |
Current Poland 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 Poland 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 Poland, taking into account various factors such as economic performance, fiscal policies, political stability, and debt levels.
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Poland: Long-term Rating Scales Comparison
Poland 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 Poland sovereign debt. These scales help investors understand the likelihood that Poland will meet its financial obligations.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Grade | Description | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Investment Grade |
Prime |
AAA
|
Aaa
|
AAA
|
AAA
|
High Medium Grade |
AA+
|
Aa1
|
AA+
|
AA(high)
|
|
AA
|
Aa2
|
AA
|
AA
|
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AA-
|
Aa3
|
AA-
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AA(low)
|
||
Upper Medium Grade |
A+
|
A1
|
A+
|
A(high)
|
|
A
|
A2
|
A
|
A
|
||
A-
|
A3
|
A-
|
A(low)
|
||
Lower Medium Grade |
BBB+
|
Baa1
|
BBB+
|
BBB(high)
|
|
BBB
|
Baa2
|
BBB
|
BBB
|
||
BBB-
|
Baa3
|
BBB-
|
BBB(low)
|
||
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
|
B-
|
B(low)
|
||
Substantial Risk |
CCC+
|
Caa1
|
CCC+
|
CCC(high)
|
|
CCC
|
Caa2
|
CCC
|
CCC
|
||
CCC-
|
Caa3
|
CCC-
|
CCC(low)
|
||
Extremely Speculative |
CC
|
Ca
|
CC
|
CC
|
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
||
In Default |
RD
|
/
|
RD
|
RD
|
|
SD
|
/
|
SD
|
SD
|
||
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
Poland 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
13 Oct 2018 | A- | |||
13 Apr 2018 | BBB+ | |||
9 Jun 2017 | A | |||
12 May 2017 | A2 | |||
2 Dec 2016 | BBB+ | |||
10 Jun 2016 | A | |||
14 May 2016 | A2 | |||
15 Jan 2016 | BBB+ | |||
11 Dec 2015 | A | |||
6 Feb 2015 | A- | |||
23 Aug 2013 | A- | |||
21 Feb 2013 | A- | |||
27 Oct 2008 | A- | |||
21 Feb 2008 | A- | |||
29 Mar 2007 | A- | |||
18 Jan 2007 | A- | |||
24 Apr 2006 | BBB+ | |||
23 Mar 2005 | BBB+ | |||
22 Mar 2005 | BBB+ | |||
7 Oct 2004 | BBB+ | |||
6 May 2004 | BBB+ | |||
4 Nov 2003 | BBB+ | |||
23 Jun 2003 | BBB+ | |||
12 Nov 2002 | A2 | |||
22 Aug 2001 | BBB+ | |||
12 Apr 2001 | BBB+ | |||
15 May 2000 | BBB+ | |||
2 Sep 1999 | Baa1 | |||
10 Jun 1999 | BBB | |||
19 Nov 1998 | BBB+ | |||
3 Jun 1997 | BBB- | |||
7 Jun 1996 | BBB | |||
29 Apr 1996 | BB+ | |||
10 Apr 1996 | BBB- | |||
26 Oct 1995 | BB+ | |||
1 Jun 1995 | BB | Baa3 |