Cost of Capital Professional
Provides valuation and finance professionals with up-to-date cost of capital data in a clear and user-friendly format
Cost of Capital Professional
The Cost of Capital Professional platform provides valuation and finance professionals with up-to-date cost of capital data in a clear and user-friendly format. This tool is built on principles of simplicity, transparency, and credibility, helping users calculate cost of equity and weighted average cost of capital (WACC) with precision.
For more information, visit BVResources.
Detailed Description
Detailed Description
Cost of Capital Professional allows users to obtain risk-free rates, equity risk premia, size premia, and industry risk premia based on the valuation date, company size, and industry. Users can build a cost of equity calculation using either the build-up method or the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), and generate a summary report that can be inserted into valuation documentation. Inputs, calculations, and sources can be downloaded to Excel for further use.
Key Features
- Supports replicability with independently calculated market returns
- Offers reliable data using long-standing CRSP sources
- Flexible timeframe options with data going back to 1928
- Based on trusted finance theory and prepared by industry expert Dr. Michael Crain
- Independent and objective methodology not tied to any financial institution
- Comprehensive support for Build-up Method and Modified CAPM analyses
Video
FAQ
Data Source