A diverse business portfolio. A relatively stable operating performance in areas such as energy and electric systems, and industrial automation systems, which should mitigate weakness in the electronic devices and information and telecommunications systems businesses. A weak financial profile compared with other companies in the same rating category. The rating on Mitsubishi Electric Corp. reflects the company's diversified business portfolio and relatively stable operating performance in areas such as energy and electric systems, industrial automation systems, satellite communications systems, and home appliances. The rating also reflects the expectation that the company's relatively solid operating performance in these businesses should continue to mitigate weakness in the electronic devices and information and telecommunications systems segments. Counterbalancing these factors is Mitsubishi Electric's financial
