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- August 25, 2024 at 8:12 pm #710348
Sir, could you please help me out with the following confusion.
When we have long-term borrowings with all information in order to derive the cost of debt, I am always confused in the following calculation: ( I always have a pro forma that I follow)
for example:
MV – 103.50
interest (5% * (1-T)* NVand then
NV – and here I always get confused what is the nominal value? Is it the sum of MV + interest or is it a 100 , cause I don’t seem to understand the pattern.Thank you in advance for the clarification
August 25, 2024 at 10:09 pm #710350The nominal value refers to the face value or par value of the debt instrument. In the context of long-term borrowings, the nominal value is typically $100. It represents the principal amount that will be repaid at maturity. So, when calculating the cost of debt, you should use the nominal value of $100.
The MV (market value) represents the present value of the future cash flows, including interest payments and the repayment of the principal.
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