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Cost of Capital

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) blends cost of debt and equity

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Cost of Capital

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) blends cost of debt and equity

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Cost of capital represents the required rate of return that a company must earn on its investments to satisfy creditors and shareholders. WACC weights the cost of debt (after tax) and cost of equity based on capital structure proportions.

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Fundamental analysis examines a company's financial health, management quality, and market position to determine intrinsic value.

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