Palencia Paints Corporation has a target capital structure of 40% debt and 60% common equity, with no preferred stock. Its before-tax cost of debt is 11%, and its marginal tax rate is 25%. The current stock price is P0= $29.50. The last dividend was D0 = $4.00, and it is expected to grow at a 5% constant rate. What is its cost of common equity and its WACC? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to two decimal places. rs =  % WACC =  %

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Palencia Paints Corporation has a target capital structure of 40% debt and 60% common equity, with no preferred stock. Its before-tax cost of debt is 11%, and its marginal tax rate is 25%. The current stock price is P0= $29.50. The last dividend was D0 = $4.00, and it is expected to grow at a 5% constant rate. What is its cost of common equity and its WACC? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to two decimal places.

rs =  %

WACC =  %

 

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