Split Rating

Split Rating There are many different rating agencies around that will give companies or securities a rating based on the data that is available to them. The problem is that in many cases, different agencies will have different data and, therefore, will have differing opinions on the company's prospects. If two very different ratings are given by an agency, it is called a split rating. This level of uncertainty can leave investors very weary of investing in this company because the information does not seem to add up and, therefore, investors would not know what to expect when dealing with this company.