A firm's stock has a beta of 1.75, Treasury bills yield 3.8%, and the market portfolio offers an expected return of 9.5%. In addition to equity, the firm finances 26% of its assets with debt that has a yield to maturity of 7.4%. The firm is in the 28% marginal tax bracket. (b) Calculate the cost of equity. (c) In your own words, briefly explain the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) you used for answering part (b).

A firm's stock has a beta of 1.75, Treasury bills yield 3.8%, and the market portfolio offers an expected return of 9.5%. In addition to equity, the firm finances 26% of its assets with debt that has a yield to maturity of 7.4%. The firm is in the 28% marginal tax bracket. (b) Calculate the cost of equity. (c) In your own words, briefly explain the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) you used for answering part (b).

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Determining The Cost Of Capital

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