Public Credit Rating
Publicly disclosed independent credit opinions that help businesses enhance transparency and access capital markets
Understanding
Credit Ratings
Funding costs, investor access, and market confidence are closely linked to how a company’s credit risk is perceived.
Credit ratings provide an independent opinion that helps businesses communicate their credit quality more transparently and support capital-raising, investment, and partnership decisions.
Independent
Credit Opinion
An objective assessment of the credit risk of an issuer or debt instrument
Assessment of Debt Repayment Capacity
Based on an evaluation of the issuer’s ability to meet its debt obligations and the potential loss in the event of default
Consistent Comparability
A rating scale enables consistent comparison of credit risk across companies and sectors in the market
Greater Transparency
Provides independent information that helps the market better understand a company’s credit quality and creditworthiness
VIS Rating - Supporting Businesses
in Vietnam’s Capital Market
Service Overview
Benefits
- Supports businesses in accessing diversified sources of capital and improving capital efficiency
- Provides the market with an independent view of credit strength and the ability to meet debt obligations
- Helps enhance transparency and strengthen the company’s credibility among investors and stakeholders
- Helps meet regulatory requirements for securities issuances that require a credit rating
Key Features
- Rating results are publicly disclosed
- Ratings are continuously monitored and surveilled
- Rating results are determined by a Rating Committee based on in-depth analysis
Suitable For
- Businesses seeking to raise capital
- Businesses requiring an independent third-party assessment
- Businesses seeking to strengthen credibility and market position
VIS Rating - A Trusted Partner
Rating Methodologies
VIS Rating’s methodologies are built on globally recognized rating methodologies, refined through more than 115 years of Moody’s Ratings’ experience, and adapted to reflect the characteristics of Vietnam’s market
Expert Team
VIS Rating’s experts have extensive experience in credit, audit, and financial analysis, with international professional qualifications. The Ratings and Research team is led by senior personnel seconded by Moody’s
Market Engagement
VIS Rating’s perspectives are recognized by the market through in-depth research on key sectors and Vietnam’s corporate bond market. Our opinions and analysis serve as a reference source for many market participants
Understanding the Credit Rating Process
VIS Rating applies transparent, consistent methodologies aligned with international practices. Learn how we assess a company’s creditworthiness.
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