D&B Rating enables quick assessment of a company's financial strength and creditworthiness. The
Rating is comprised of and presented in two components:
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Financial Strength reflects a company's tangible net worth from the most recent audited financial
statements or capital
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Composite Credit Appraisal reflects a company's health, stability and overall condition, and is
derived from the D&B Failure Score
Financial Strength
The following table shows the relationship between the Financial Strength indicator and an organization's tangible net
worth or capital:
Composite Credit Appraisal
The D&B Failure Score is taken into account as a major component when assigning a Composite Credit Appraisal. The
following table shows the relationship between Composite Credit Appraisal and level of risk:

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