Question: Compute the cost of common equity using the CAPM model. For beta, use the average beta of three selected competitors. You may obtain the betas

Compute the cost of common equity using the CAPM model. For beta, use the average beta of three selected competitors. You may obtain the betas from Yahoo Finance.

Assume the risk free rate to be 3% and the market risk premium to be 4%.

a. What is the cost of common equity? (5 pts) 

b. Explain the advantages and disadvantages to use the CAPM model as the method to compute the cost of common equity. Compare and contrast this method with the dividend growth model approach. (10 pts).


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