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Cost of Capital

The Cost of Capital reflects the minimum return a company expects to pay to its investors for the capital they provide. Think of it as the hurdle rate a company needs to overcome to justify using that capital. It’s influenced by both the cost of debt (interest rates) and the cost of equity (investor expectations). A lower cost of capital allows a company to access cheaper funding, potentially boosting profitability.

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