Posted: August 23rd, 2016

What is the weighted average cost of capital?

Based on the information below, calculate the weighted average cost of capital.
Great Corporation has the following capital situation.
Debt: One thousand bonds were issued five years ago at a coupon rate of 8%. They had 25-year terms and $1,000 face values. They are now selling to yield 9%. The tax rate is 39%
Preferred stock: Two thousand shares of preferred are outstanding, each of which pays an annual dividend of $7.50. They originally sold to yield 15% of their $50 face value. They’re now selling to yield 8%.
Equity: Great Corp has 133,000 shares of common stock outstanding, currently selling at $12.48 per share. Dividend expected for next year is $.80 and the growth rate is 6%.

Based on the information below, calculate the weighted average cost of capital.
Great Corporation has the following capital situation.
Debt: One thousand bonds were issued five years ago at a coupon rate of 8%. They had 25-year terms and $1,000 face values. They are now selling to yield 9%. The tax rate is 39%
Preferred stock: Two thousand shares of preferred are outstanding, each of which pays an annual dividend of $7.50. They originally sold to yield 15% of their $50 face value. They’re now selling to yield 8%.
Equity: Great Corp has 133,000 shares of common stock outstanding, currently selling at $12.48 per share. Dividend expected for next year is $.80 and the growth rate is 6%.