Domestic Credit Ratings
| Institution | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Bonds | NICE Investors Service | AA+ | AA+ | AA+ | AA+ | AA+ |
| Korea Investors Service | AA+ | AA+ | AA+ | AA+ | AA+ | |
| Korea Ratings | AA+ | AA+ | AA+ | AA+ | AA+ | |
| Corprate Promissory Notes | NICE Investors Service | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 |
| Korea Investors Service | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | |
Overseas Credit Ratings
| Institution | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P | BBB(Stable) | BBB(Stable) | BBB(Stable) | BBB(Positive) | BBB+(Stable) |
| Moody's | Baa1(Stable) | Baa1(Stable) | Baa1(Stable) | Baa1(Stable) | Baa1(Stable) |
Domestic Credit Ratings Definition
| Ratings | Definiton |
|---|---|
| AAA | Capacity for payment of financial commitment is exceptionally strong, and is so stable that it is unlikely to be affected by foreseeable future changes in circumstances |
| AA | Capacity for payment of financial commitment is very strong, and is unlikely to be affected by foreseeable future changes in circumstances |
| A | Capacity for payment of financial commitment is strong, but is more unlikely to be affected by future changes in circumstances than the higher ratings |
| BBB | Capacity for payment of financial commitment is adequate, but it may be weakened depending on future changes in circumstances |
| BB | Minimum capacity for payment of financial commitment is recognized, but there are speculative characteristics in terms of future stability |
| B | Capacity for payment of financial commitment is insufficient, and is highly speculative due to potential changes to stability |
| CCC | There is high likelihood of default |
| CC | There is very high likelihood of default |
| C | There is extremely high likelihood of default, and occurrence of default is inevitable within the reasonable range of prediction |
| D | In default at present |
Overseas Credit Ratings Definition
| Ratings | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P | Moody's | |
| AAA | Aaa | Extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments. Highest rating |
| AA+/AA/AA- | Aa1/Aa2/Aa3 | Very strong capacity to meet financial commitments |
| A+/A/A- | A1/A2/A3 | Strong capacity to meet financial commitments, but somewhat susceptible to adverse economic conditions and changes in circumstances |
| BBB+/BBB/BBB- | Baa1/Baa2/Baa3 | Adequate capacity to meet financial commitments, but more subject to adverse economic conditions |
| BB+/BB/BB- | Ba1/Ba2/Ba3 | Less vulnerable in the near-term but faces major ongoing uncertainties to adverse business, financial and economic conditions |
| B+/B/B- | B1/B2/B3 | More vulnerable to adverse business, financial and economic conditions but currently has the capacity to meet financial commitments |
| CCC | Caa | Currently vulnerable and dependent on favorable business, financial and economic conditions to meet financial commitments |