Feldspar Inc. is considering the capital structure for a new division. Management has been given the following
Question:
Feldspar Inc. is considering the capital structure for a new division. Management has been given the following cost information:
Debt/assets kd(Cost of Debt) ke(Cost of Equity)
.30 .10 .125
.40 .105 .13
.50 .11 .135
.60 .117 .142
.70 .13 .155
Based on this information, what capital structure (debt/asset ratio) should management accept? Assume the marginal tax rate is 40%
a. 60% has lowest cost of capital
b. 40% has lowest cost of capital
c. 50% has lowest cost of capital
d. 70% has lowest cost of capital
Financial Reporting Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation a strategic perspective
ISBN: 978-1337614689
9th edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw