Asked by Shauna Shirk on May 27, 2024

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P.Lange Inc.hired your consulting firm to help the company estimate the cost of equity.The yield on Lange's bonds is 7.25%,and your firm's economists believe that the cost of equity can be estimated using a risk premium of 3.50% over a firm's own cost of debt.What is an estimate of Lange's cost of equity from retained earnings?

A) 10.75%
B) 11.18%
C) 11.63%
D) 12.09%

Cost of Equity

The return that shareholders require or expect to realize on their investment, representing the opportunity cost of investing in the company.

Yield

The earnings generated and realized on an investment over a particular period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost or current market value.

Risk Premium

The extra return or reward that an investor expects to receive for taking a higher risk compared to a risk-free asset.

  • Calculate the cost of equity using diverse approaches and comprehend the necessary inputs for each method.
  • Assess the precision and dependability of various models in determining equity cost estimates.
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Nishitha JanakiramMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The cost of equity can be estimated by adding the risk premium to the cost of debt. Given the yield on Lange's bonds is 7.25% and the risk premium is 3.50%, the cost of equity is 7.25% + 3.50% = 10.75%.