We conclude our series about the cost of capital with an article that brings together key points from the earlier contributions. It explains how to calculate the weighted average cost of capital, which is suitable for the appraisal of projects where the risk profile matches that of the organisation as a whole. A method of adjusting for project risk is illustrated by a useful worked example.
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