Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s credit rating at ‘A+’ with a Stable Outlook, according to its recently issued report.
The agency stated in its report that the rating reflects the strength of the Kingdom’s financial position, noting that Saudi Arabia’s debt-to-GDP ratio and sovereign net foreign assets are significantly stronger than the ‘A’ and ‘AA’ rating category medians. It also highlighted that the Kingdom holds substantial financial reserves in the form of deposits and other public sector assets.
Fitch expects sovereign net foreign assets to remain a core credit strength, reaching 35.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027—a high ratio compared to the ‘A’ median of 3.1% of GDP.
The agency also highlighted the Kingdom’s ongoing fiscal reforms, which aim to enhance the public budget’s resilience to oil price fluctuations. These reforms, along with the continued improvement in non-oil revenues, are seen as supportive of Saudi Arabia’s credit profile.
