Validating SAFE Metrics by Traditional Machine Learning Methods in Credit Rating Classification
摘要
Previous studies often binarized credit ratings, but their impact on machine learning model performance has not been thoroughly examined. [6] addressed this by evaluating different binarization methods with SAFE metrics [1]. In this paper, we need to analyze various classifications and identify BB = 1 and BBB = 1 as the best two classifications through entropy, balance scores and transition matrices. Confusion matrix, ROC curve and predicted probability distribution are then used to identify the best-performing classification scheme relative to the alternatives. This study validates the innovativeness and applicability of SAFE metrics, highlighting their effectiveness in distinguishing between high-risk and low-risk classifications.