Company Z hired you as a consultant to estimate the company's WACC. You have obtained the following information. (1) The company's noncallable bonds mature in 20 years, have a coupon rate of 5.00% paid annually, a par value of $1,000, and a current market price of $850. (2) The company's tax rate is 25%. (3) The required rate of return on the company's common stock based on CAPM is 10.0%. (4) The target capital structure consists of 30% debt, with the remainder comprised of common equity. What is its WACC? Group of answer choices 7.48% 7.58% 8.43% 8.90% 6.33%

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Company Z hired you as a consultant to estimate the company's WACC. You have obtained the following information. (1) The company's noncallable bonds mature in 20 years, have a coupon rate of 5.00% paid annually, a par value of $1,000, and a current market price of $850. (2) The company's tax rate is 25%. (3) The required rate of return on the company's common stock based on CAPM is 10.0%. (4) The target capital structure consists of 30% debt, with the remainder comprised of common equity. What is its WACC?

Group of answer choices
7.48%
7.58%
8.43%
8.90%
6.33%
 
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