The Fitch Ratings Corporates group provides public and private ratings on companies and their debt instruments, including — bank loans, senior and subordinated debt, commercial paper and preferred stock.
The group's analytical methodology addresses the legal, regulatory and market environments in over 100 countries in which Fitch Ratings operates, with particular emphasis on debt structure. Corporates group analysts continually expand and deepen their research, combining industry expertise with the finest analytical tools to offer well-informed and timely judgments. Analysts are readily available and responsive to investors. Through our structure, our people and our process, the Corporates group provides broad coverage and exceptional service.
Like many groups within Fitch Ratings, the Corporates group places great importance on interaction with its colleagues around the world and other areas of the firm, such as the Sovereign and Structured Finance groups. This collaboration ensures a more comprehensive assessment of an entity's strategic initiatives, competitive position, financial performance and the overall dynamics of the industry in which it operates.
Coverage
Analysts in the Fitch Ratings Corporates group cover the securities of more than 1,700 companies in the following industries. Please visit Fitch Research global website to access the complete coverage of the corporate group.
- Aerospace and defense
- Chemicals
- Consumer products and services
- Energy
- Food, beverage and tobacco
- Power & Gas Utilities
- Health care
- Industrial products and services
- Leisure and lodging
- Media
- Motor vehicles and machinery
- Paper, forest products, metals & mining
- Project finance
- Property and real estate investment trusts
- Retail
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Evolving Corporate Research in EMEA & Asia-Pac
Some of you will have noticed changes to how we deliver our rating opinions. After an eventful two years for corporate borrowers - and rating agencies - Fitch Ratings remains committed to Clear Thinking in its rating actions, and in the timely, transparent research that backs them. To learn more, visit Fitch Ratings' Clear Thinking webpage.
