Risk assessment

D&B forms prognostic risk indicators from the large number of data elements collected in the DUNSRight™ process. Our risk indicators are measured constantly and adjusted to suit current economic conditions. They are based on established mathematic statistic models and have proven their worth in day-to-day use.

Risk indicator
The D&B risk indicator is based on the D&B score and measures the likelihood that a company will go bankrupt

Capital indicator
The D&B capital indicator measures a company’s existing capital structure.

Rating
The D&B rating combines the D&B capital indicator with the D&B risk indicator to form a coherent risk tool.

Score
The D&B score uses the principle of predictive scoring and measures the likelihood that a company will go bankrupt in the next 12 months.

Credit recommendation
The D&B credit recommendation is a mathematically-calculated recommendation based on a variety of categories.

