Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook | Last Update | Action |
---|---|---|---|---|
Standard & Poor's | A+ | - | 20 May 2023 | outlook upgrade |
Moody's Investors Service | A2 | negative | 9 Aug 2022 | outlook downgrade |
Fitch Ratings | A | negative | 22 Aug 2022 | outlook downgrade |
DBRS | A | negative | 12 Feb 2024 | outlook downgrade |
Current Slovakia 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 Slovakia 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 Slovakia, 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.
Slovakia: Long-term Rating Scales Comparison
Slovakia 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 Slovakia sovereign debt. These scales help investors understand the likelihood that Slovakia 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
|
AA
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AA-
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Aa3
|
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-
|
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)
|
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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-
|
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
|
Slovakia 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 |
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12 Feb 2024 | A | |||
20 May 2023 | A+ | |||
25 Feb 2023 | A | |||
29 Aug 2022 | A (high) | |||
22 Aug 2022 | A | |||
9 Aug 2022 | A2 | |||
23 May 2022 | A+ | |||
1 Nov 2021 | A | |||
23 Jan 2021 | A+ | |||
7 Nov 2020 | A | |||
28 Jul 2020 | A+ | |||
9 May 2020 | A | |||
28 Sep 2019 | A2 | |||
7 Apr 2017 | A2 | |||
22 Apr 2016 | A (high) | |||
31 Jul 2015 | A+ | |||
1 Aug 2014 | A | |||
4 Oct 2013 | A2 | |||
13 Feb 2012 | A2 | |||
13 Jan 2012 | A | |||
5 Dec 2011 | A+ | |||
24 Aug 2011 | A+ | |||
27 Mar 2009 | A1 | |||
27 Nov 2008 | A+ | |||
31 Jul 2008 | A1 | |||
8 Jul 2008 | A+ | |||
7 May 2008 | A | |||
3 Mar 2008 | A | |||
23 Jul 2007 | A | |||
17 Oct 2006 | A1 | |||
19 Dec 2005 | A | |||
11 Oct 2005 | A | |||
12 Jan 2005 | A2 | |||
13 Dec 2004 | A- | |||
21 Sep 2004 | A- | |||
18 Jun 2004 | A3 | |||
2 Mar 2004 | BBB+ | |||
22 Jan 2004 | BBB+ | |||
4 Nov 2003 | BBB | |||
3 Mar 2003 | BBB | |||
19 Dec 2002 | BBB | |||
12 Nov 2002 | A3 | |||
1 Nov 2002 | BBB- | |||
13 Nov 2001 | Baa3 | |||
30 Oct 2001 | BBB- | |||
20 Feb 2001 | BB+ | |||
30 Nov 2000 | Ba1 | |||
9 Nov 2000 | BB+ | |||
12 Nov 1999 | BB+ | |||
27 Oct 1999 | Ba1 | |||
22 Dec 1998 | BB+ | |||
5 Oct 1998 | BBB- | |||
1 Oct 1998 | Ba1 | |||
17 Sep 1998 | BB+ | |||
6 Apr 1998 | BBB- | |||
30 Mar 1998 | Ba1 | |||
20 Jan 1998 | Baa3 | |||
8 Aug 1996 | BBB- | |||
11 Apr 1996 | BBB- | |||
15 May 1995 | Baa3 | |||
5 Apr 1995 | BB+ | |||
15 Feb 1994 | BB- |