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A Comparison of the Weighted-Average Cost of Capital and Equity-Residual Approaches to Valuation
Harris, Robert S. Case F-1301 / Published September 19, 2000 / 5 pages.
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This technical note compares two methods of treating debt usage in discounted-cash-flow valuation of investment projects or companies. The note demonstrates that the approach using weighted-average cost of capital (WACC) and the approach using equity residual (ER) yield equivalent results if consistent assumptions are used. General features are illustrated with specific examples, including a spreadsheet.




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    This technical note compares two methods of treating debt usage in discounted-cash-flow valuation of investment projects or companies. The note demonstrates that the approach using weighted-average cost of capital (WACC) and the approach using equity residual (ER) yield equivalent results if consistent assumptions are used. General features are illustrated with specific examples, including a spreadsheet.

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