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Engham Zoubie
on Dec 01, 2024
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The central issue in the study of leverage is:
A) whether leverage affects stock price.
B) whether an optimal capital structure exists that maximizes stock price.
C) whether an optimal capital structure exists that minimizes the cost of capital.
D) All of the above
Leverage
The use of borrowed funds to increase the potential return of an investment.
Optimal Capital Structure
The best mix of debt, preferred stock, and common equity that maximizes a company’s stock price while minimizing its cost of capital.
Stock Price
The current market price of a company's shares, as bought and sold by investors on stock exchanges.
- Become familiar with the notion of financial leverage and its impact on the valuation of stocks and the overall value of a business.
- Compare the implications of financial leverage on various performance indicators, specifically ROE, EPS, and EBIT.
- Recognize the determinants influencing the choices related to capital structure and the ideal employment of leverage.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the notion of financial leverage and its impact on the valuation of stocks and the overall value of a business.
- Compare the implications of financial leverage on various performance indicators, specifically ROE, EPS, and EBIT.
- Recognize the determinants influencing the choices related to capital structure and the ideal employment of leverage.