What is
cost of capital
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Cost of capital is the minimum rate of return a company must earn on its investments to satisfy its investors' expectations.
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It's a crucial factor in determining whether an investment or project is profitable and worth pursuing.
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Cost of capital is the weighted average of debt & equity costs, & represents the total funds cost used by the company.
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The cost of debt is the interest rate that a company must pay on its outstanding debt.
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While the cost of equity is the rate of return that investors require to invest in the company.
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The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the overall cost of capital for a company.
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That takes into account the proportion of debt and equity financing used.
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The WACC is used as a benchmark for evaluating investment opportunities
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Because it represents the minimum return that an investment must generate to be profitable.
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The WACC is calculated by multiplying the cost of debt by the proportion of debt in the company's capital structure.
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And adding it to the cost of equity multiplied by the proportion of equity.
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The WACC can also be used as a discount rate in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis.
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That is a valuation method that calculates the present value of future cash flows.
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The cost of capital can change due to interest rates, market conditions, and financial performance.
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The cost of capital is important for evaluating a company's financial health, growth potential, and valuation.
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