Rating agencies

Anglian Water Group maintains independent credit ratings from leading global credit rating agencies. These ratings provide investors and stakeholders with an external assessment of the Group’s financial strength, creditworthiness, and ability to meet its financial obligations.

The Group is currently rated by Moody’s Investors Service Ltd and Fitch Ratings Ltd. These ratings apply to different entities within the Anglian Water financing structure, reflecting both the regulated operating company and the wider group structure.

Importance of credit ratings

Maintaining strong investment-grade credit ratings supports Anglian Water’s long-term financing strategy by:

  • Providing independent validation of the Group’s financial resilience
  • Supporting efficient access to debt capital markets
  • Helping ensure competitive funding costs for long-term infrastructure investment
  • Maintaining transparency for investors and stakeholders

Current credit ratings

Anglian Water Services Ltd (Senior Secured Debt)
Fitch Ratings Ltd
A-
Stable
Anglian Water Services Ltd (Senior Secured Debt
Moody’s Investors Service Ltd
Baa1
Stable
Anglian Water (Osprey) Financing Plc (Senior Secured Debt)
Fitch Ratings Ltd
BBB-
Stable

Ratings are reviewed periodically by the agencies and may change depending on financial performance, regulatory developments and broader market conditions.

Credit reports