Sector of activity

Z-Score

Zone

Mining

18.40

Sector companies are unlikely to default (Safe Zones)

Building and construction materials

8.47

Housing

6.70

Distribution

5.40

Telecommunications

4.80

Portfolio Companies/Holdings

3.90

Transportation

3.50

Insurance

2.95

Risk tolerated (Grey Zones)

Hardware. Software and Computer Services

2.87

Banking

1.90

Engineering and Industrial Equipment

1.10

High risk (Distress Zones)

Oil and Gaz

1.10