This paper aims at predicting country risk rating of the target countries from a perspective of overseas investment. We choose various indicators and construct models using traditional statistical techniques, conventional ANN models and the combination of PCA with each of the above techniques. Based on comprehensive comparison of the models, we have obtained indicators with most explanatory power and relatively more effective models for risk of main oil-producing countries. And the analysis and results of the paper can give some suggestions to researchers, policymakers in business and others interested in early warning systems.