Morningstar DBRS
Morningstar DBRS is a leading global provider of independent credit ratings and analytical opinions for corporate and sovereign issuers, financial institutions, and structured finance instruments. Covering over 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, it ranks among the top four credit rating agencies worldwide and is a market leader in Canada, the U.S., and Europe across multiple asset classes. Morningstar DBRS delivers transparent, methodology-driven ratings that provide investors with clear insights into credit risk, issuer creditworthiness, and financial stability across diverse sectors.
ABOUT MORNINGSTAR DBRS
Morningstar DBRS is a globally recognized credit rating agency and a market leader in Canada, the United States, and Europe across multiple asset classes.
Founded in 1976 as Dominion Bond Rating Service, the firm was acquired by Morningstar, Inc. in 2019 for approximately $669 million.
The agency provides independent credit ratings across a wide range of sectors, offering investors transparent insights into credit risk, issuer creditworthiness, and financial stability.
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Issuer Ratings
Evaluate an issuer’s likelihood of default, serving as benchmarks for debt securities.
Long-Term and Short-Term Debt Ratings
Assess credit risk for debt obligations, with maturities of one year or more.
Financial Strength Ratings
Focus on insurance companies’ ability to meet policyholder claims and obligations.
Structured Finance Ratings
Analyze securities backed by pools of assets, such as mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities.
National Scale Ratings
Rank issuers within a specific country, providing context for domestic investors.
Evaluate credit-focused investment funds for risk and performance.
MARKET SECTORS
Ratings for corporations across industries such as automotive, consumer products, energy, and industrials.
Financial Institutions
Assessments of banks, insurance companies, and other financial entities.
Governments
Sovereign and sub-sovereign ratings for national and local government entities.
Ratings for asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, and other complex financial products.