Problem 15-3 Capital Structure and Growth

Edwards Construction currently has debt outstanding with a market value of $440,000 and a cost of 7 percent. The company has an EBIT of $30,800 that is expected to continue in perpetuity. Assume there are no taxes. a. What is the value of the companys equity and the debt-to-value ratio? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Leave no cells blank - be certain to enter "0" wherever required. Round your debt-to-value answer to 3 decimal places, e.g., 32.161.)

Equity value	$
Debt-to-value

b. What is the equity value and the debt-to-value ratio if the company's growth rate is 2 percent? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your equity value to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16, and round your debt-to-value answer to 3 decimal places, e.g., 32.161.)

Equity value	$
Debt-to-value

c. What is the equity value and the debt-to-value ratio if the company's growth rate is 4 percent? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your equity value to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16, and round your debt-to-value answer to 3 decimal places, e.g., 32.161.)

Equity value	$
Debt-to-value