Question

A firm has zero debt in its capital structure. Its overall cost of capital is 8%. The firm is considering a new capital structure with 50% debt. The interest rate on the debt would be 5%. Assuming that the corporate tax rate is 40%, and all else is equal. including its risk profile, what would be its new cost of equity?

Answer 1

Answer:

 9.8%        

Explanation:

Formula;

Ke=overall cost of capital+(1-.4)(Overall cost of capital-cost of debt)

Where Ke= Cost of equity

overall cost of capital=8%

cost of debt=5%

Ke=8%+(1-.4)*(8%-5%)

Ke=8%+(1.8%)

Ke=9.8%

Answer 2

Answer: 9.8%

Explanation:

Because rs = 8 + (1 - .4)(1)(8-5) = 8 + 1.8 = 9.8%