Ba3

Definition

The third highest rating of speculative grade Moody's Long-term Corporate Obligation Rating. Obligations rated Ba1 are judged to have speculative elements and are subject to substantial credit risk. Rating one notch higher is Ba2. Rating one notch lower is B1

Nearby Terms

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