ProfitGuard

On February 4, 2019, S&P Global Ratings affirmed JW Aluminum’s credit rating while it was noted that any setbacks in the company’s expansion could put pressure on its credit metrics and liquidity. Vallourec also reported better than expected results, which caused its bonds to trade higher. Lastly, Moody’s Refinancing Indicator hit a five-year low and small business

ProfitGuard  —December 2018

Credit conditions in the metals sector remain stable in general. Economic conditions are mostly positive in North America with continued GDP growth and favorable, albeit slowing, end markets for most metal suppliers. However, there are a mix of factors that are more likely to pressure economic conditions

ProfitGuard —September 2018

Overall business conditions in the metals sector remain positive. Pricing has remained elevated in general for most metals and demand has been strong. Despite these solid conditions, credit risk remains in pockets. 

ProfitGuard—September 2017 

In our view, the metal segment is experiencing strong market conditions for the most part. However,  credit risk remains at a moderate level in our view due to a few drivers.

ProfitGuard—May 2017

ProfitGuard (PG), the leading provider of business credit information to the metals industry is excited to unveil its redesigned platform that will revolutionize the way credit professionals in the metals industry make credit decisions and consume information.

ProfitGuard—March 2017 

The current environment, bankruptcy trends, and impacts on corporate credit.

ProfitGuard—October 2016 

The current environment, bankruptcy trends, trade payment behavior and impacts on corporate credit.

ProfitGuard—October 2016

When a Business Decision Trumps a Credit Decision.

Scrap Magazine—May/June 2015—By Jason Dworin & Vic Sandy

Two emerging trends drive home the difficulty of managing credit risk in a rapidly changing business environment.