A public corporation in which you own common stock reported a WACC of 10.7% for the year in its annual report to stockholders. The common stock that you own has averaged a total return of 6% per year over the last 3 years. The annual report also mentions that projects within the corporation are 80% funded by its own capital. Estimate the company’s cost of debt capital. Does this seem like a reasonable rate for borrowed funds?

A public corporation in which you own common stock reported a WACC of 10.7% for the year in its annual report to stockholders. The common stock that you own has averaged a total return of 6% per year over the last 3 years. The annual report also mentions that projects within the corporation are 80% funded by its own capital. Estimate the company’s cost of debt capital. Does this seem like a reasonable rate for borrowed funds?

Financial Accounting

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Author:Carl Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan Duchac

Publisher:Carl Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan Duchac

Chapter14: Long-term Liabilities: Bonds And Notes

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