Question

You are analyzing the cost of capital for a firm that is financed with 65 percent equity and 35 percent debt. The cost of debt capital is 8 percent, while the cost of equity capital is 20 percent for the firm. What is the overall cost of capital for the firm?Entry field with correct answera. 12.2%b. 14.0%c. 15.8%d. 20.0%

Answer 1

Answer:

c. 15.8%

Explanation:

The cost of equity is the WACC (weighted average cost of equity)

WACC formula = wE*rE + wD*rD(1-tax) , whereby

wE = weight of equity = 65%

rE = cost of equity = 20%

wD = weight of debt=35%

rD(1-tax ) = after tax cost of debt =8%

WACC = (0.65 *0.20) + (0.35*0.08)

= 0.13 + 0.028

= 0.158 or 15.8%

Therefore, the overall cost of capital is 15.8%