Japan
The D&B® Rating consists of a Composite Appraisal / Condition and Financial Strength Indicator. The Financial Strength Indicator is based on Net Worth (shareholders’ funds less any intangible assets). The Composite Appraisal / Condition is an overall evaluation of credit worthiness.
Credit Appraisal
The following possible values exist for the Credit Appraisal in this country.
| Credit Appraisal | Corresponding Composite |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Good | 2 |
| Fair | 3 |
| Limited | 4 |
Alternate Ratings Used
| - | Indicates that the information is insufficient or does not permit assignment of a rating. Not to be construed as unfavorable |
| NQ | "Not Quoted". Indicates that a rating cannot be assigned due to the nature of the business |
| BR | This rating is assigned to businesses that are branches with the headquarters both in the local country and a foreign country. |
D&B Financial Strength Indicator
The following table possible values exist for the D&B Financial Strength Indicator in this country.
| Estimated Financial Strength (Yen) | |
|---|---|
| 5A | 12,000,000,000 and greater |
| 4A | 2,400,000,000 - 11,999,999,999 |
| 3A | 480,000,000 - 2,399,999,999 |
| 2A | 240,000,000 - 479,999,999 |
| 1A | 120,000,000 - 239,999,999 |
| A | 60,000,000 - 119,999,999 |
| B | 30,000,000 - 59,999,999 |
| C | 15,000,000 - 29,999,999 |
| D | 8,000,000 - 14,999,999 |
| E | 4,000,000 - 7,999,999 |
| F | 2,000,000 - 3,999,999 |
| G | 0 - 1,999,999 |