Walther enterprises has a capital structure target of 60 percent common equity, 15 percent preferred stock, and 25 percent long-term debt. Walther’s financial analysts have estimated the marginal after tax cost of debt, preferred stock, and common equity to be 5 percent, 8.5 percent, and 11 percent, respectively. What is the weighted marginal cost of capital for Walther?

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