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High Risk Report
The company's FRISK® score has been positively subterranean, sitting at a rock-bottom "1" since last summer. This indicates to our subscribers that Peabody Energy is up to 50x more likely to face bankruptcy on a given day that the average publicly traded company.

Peabody Energy Corporation

Midwestern coal leader Peabody Energy Corporation is feeling the headwinds of a political and economically progressive shift towards cleaner energy sources like wind, solar, and natural gas. The debt pressure Peabody Energy is under won't produce diamonds, but it may lead to bankruptcy.

Blog Post
The energy sector is slowly working its way back from the severe demand decline in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Schlumberger N.V. and Seadrill Limited, at different ends of the risk spectrum, are prime examples that underscore the effectiveness of the FRISK® score in keeping an everyday watch on bankruptcy.

The FRISK® Score Provides Unparalleled Accuracy, Puts Out Fires

The energy sector is slowly working its way back from the severe demand decline in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Schlumberger N.V. and Seadrill Limited, at different ends of the risk spectrum, are prime examples that underscore the effectiveness of the FRISK® score in keeping an everyday watch on bankruptcy.

Blog Post
Central banks worldwide are suppressing borrowing rates to accomodate credit markets, trying to alleviate financial pressures on corporations. This is creating a surge of "zombie companies," or firms that are staying alive in spite of their inability to service interest expenses.

The FRISK® Score Identifies “Zombie” Companies That Will Go Bankrupt

Central banks worldwide are suppressing borrowing rates to accommodate credit markets, trying to alleviate financial pressures on corporations. This is creating a surge of "zombie companies," or firms that are staying alive in spite of their inability to service interest expenses.

High Risk Report
German-based manufacturer SGL Carbon SE provides carbon fiber materials to various end markets of automotive, wind energy, and aerospace. Despite customers steadily recovering, the company continues to struggle with thin margins and high leverage.
German-based manufacturer SGL Carbon SE provides carbon fiber materials to various end markets of automotive, wind energy, and aerospace. Despite customers steadily recovering, the company continues to struggle with thin margins and high leverage.

SGL Carbon SE

German-based manufacturer SGL Carbon SE provides carbon fiber materials to various end markets of automotive, wind energy, and aerospace. Despite customers steadily recovering, the company continues to struggle with thin margins and high leverage.

Blog Post
Many operators within the auto & truck parts industry continue to struggle from supply chain constraints and breakdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, adversely impacting profitability.

Crowdsourcing Warning Lights Appear in Auto & Truck Parts Manufacturing

Many operators within the auto & truck parts industry continue to struggle from supply chain constraints and breakdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, adversely impacting profitability.

High Risk Report
Massive losses due to COVID-19 and the sale of its Canadian subsidiary indicates to CreditRiskMonitor subscribers that the fun may soon be over for Party City.
Massive losses due to COVID-19 and the sale of its Canadian subsidiary indicates to CreditRiskMonitor subscribers that the fun may soon be over for Party City.

Party City Holdco Inc.

Massive losses due to COVID-19 and the sale of its Canadian subsidiary indicates to CreditRiskMonitor subscribers that the fun may soon be over for Party City.

Press Release
CreditRiskMonitor Announces Transition of its Chief Financial Officer
CreditRiskMonitor Announces Transition of its Chief Financial Officer

CreditRiskMonitor Announces First Quarter Results

CreditRiskMonitor reported that revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 increased to $4.13 million, up 11% from $3.71 million in 2020.

Blog Post
As auto manufacturing sales return to pre-COVID-19 levels for some companies, a few major industry leaders are stuck in neutral.

Tesla Approaches Financial Stability with Stock Sales; Is Danger Still Lurking?

As auto manufacturing sales return to pre-COVID-19 levels, a few major industry leaders are stuck in neutral. Could bankruptcy hit your favorite car make in 2021?

High Risk Report
There's little that can cover up for the massive debt blemishes on Revlon, Inc.'s balance sheet. Is bankruptcy near?

Revlon, Inc.

There's little that can cover up for the massive debt blemishes on Revlon, Inc.'s balance sheet. Is bankruptcy near?

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One Year In: Best Practices for Staying Ahead of the COVID-19 Global Debt Explosion

CreditRiskMonitor's President & COO Michael Flum and VP of Client Services Christopher Chach reviewed the year that was and how CreditRiskMonitor subscribers successfully stayed ahead of bankruptcy risk by identifying the rising danger in public companies.

Blog Post
A supplier network fraying at the edges can eventually break down into a full-blown disruptive crisis. With global debt soaring, daily bankruptcy risk evaluation is a must.

Future Supply Disruptions: The FRISK® Score in Global Manufacturing

A supplier network fraying at the edges can eventually break down into a full-blown disruptive crisis. With global debt soaring, daily bankruptcy risk evaluation is a must.

Blog Post
The "Virtual Credit Group" is giving unfavorable reviews for AMC Entertainment Holdings and Cineworld Group, two of the largest - and riskiest - movie theater chains in the world.

Scary Movies: Subscriber Crowdsourcing Data Hints at Recovery Worry

The "Virtual Credit Group" is giving unfavorable reviews for AMC Entertainment Holdings and Cineworld Group, two of the largest - and riskiest - movie theater chains in the world.