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The calculation of WACC

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 13 years ago by Avataroanhlth.
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  • May 2, 2012 at 10:42 am #52452
    Avataroanhlth
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    Hi,
    I am quite confusing about the calculation of WACC in assessing NPV for new investment project.

    We knew that WACC= we*ke + wd*kd(1-t)

    But should we include new debt & equity raised for this project and recalculate the Wd and We, or just use the current Debt and equity to calculate them?
    Pls help, thanks

    May 2, 2012 at 7:18 pm #97016
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    To be honest, it depends on the question.

    Usually we use the current debt and equity. However if the gearing ratio is changing the we use the new WACC.

    The question usually makes it clear. If it does not then state your assumptions – you will still get most of the marks even if your WACC is different from that in the answer.

    May 3, 2012 at 12:00 am #97017
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    Hi
    suppose we are to estimate the cost of equity of unlisted entity, and its comparable entity is listed.. should we ungeared the equity beta of the listed company by book values? as subjected entity is not listed…
    In my views, it must be ungeared by market values..
    waiting for response…!

    May 15, 2012 at 10:30 am #97018
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    Thanks a lot John Moffat!

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