Band of Investment
A cost-of-capital method that weights debt and equity return requirements to estimate a blended required return.
Levered cost of capital, unlevered cost of capital, band of investment, break-even point, rate base, and strategic appraisal terms.
Cost of Capital and Investment Appraisal Inputs covers levered cost of capital, unlevered cost of capital, band of investment, break-even point, rate base, and strategic appraisal terms.
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| Area | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Band of Investment | A cost-of-capital method that weights debt and equity return requirements to estimate a blended required return. |
| Break-Even Point | The sales, price, or output level at which total revenue equals total cost and profit is zero. |
| Levered Cost of Capital | The required return for a company after reflecting the effects of debt financing, tax shields, and capital structure. |
| Rate Base | The regulated asset value on which a utility is allowed to earn an approved rate of return. |
| Strategic Investment Appraisal | An investment appraisal approach that weighs strategic fit, intangible benefits, risk, and long-term value alongside financial returns. |
| Unlevered Cost of Capital | The required return on a company’s assets before considering the effects of debt financing or capital structure. |
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A cost-of-capital method that weights debt and equity return requirements to estimate a blended required return.
The sales, price, or output level at which total revenue equals total cost and profit is zero.
The required return for a company after reflecting the effects of debt financing, tax shields, and capital structure.
The regulated asset value on which a utility is allowed to earn an approved rate of return.
An investment appraisal approach that weighs strategic fit, intangible benefits, risk, and long-term value alongside financial returns.
The required return on a company's assets before considering the effects of debt financing or capital structure.