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Issuer Ranking List: U.S. Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Companies, Strongest To Weakest Jul 06
Standard & Poors, July 2006
Abstract
The U.S. gaming industry will likely experience mid-single-digit revenue growth for 2006, despite a slowing economy, higher interest rates and energy costs, and a moderating housing market. In addition, expectations for a strong lodging environment during the next 12 months are likely to positively impact credit quality in the lodging industry. The following list ranks all the rated companies in this industry from strongest to weakest based on rating and outlook. Companies with the same rating and outlook are further ranked by our opinion of credit quality based on business risks for investment-grade companies and on financial risks for speculative-grade companies. Ratings are displayed as long-term rating/outlook or CreditWatch/short-term rating. A double dash (--) indicates no rating. Issuer credit ratings...
Standard and Poors RatingsXpress Credit Research provides in-depth coverage of international corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, sovereigns and structured finance programs. RatingsXpress Credit Research lets users determine the credit rating of holdings and identify key factors underlying an issuer's creditworthiness, distinguishes the different risk exposures for new and existing deals, and provides an understanding of how their analysts interpret key regulatory, political and environmental events and their economic impact.
Research Type: Commentary
Criteria articles describe the thought process and methodology Standard & Poor's analysts use in determining ratings. These commentary pieces discuss both the quantitative (economic and financial) and qualitative (business analysis and caliber of management) aspects of the analysis, as well as legal issues.
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