Geared beta

Discussion in 'CT2' started by Naman jain, Mar 4, 2017.

  1. Naman jain

    Naman jain Member

    As we know geared beta = ungeared beta x [1 + debt equity ratio x (1-tax)]

    So, i would like to know while applying this formula do we have to take debt equity ratio as debt/equity or debt/(debt+equity) as these both are correct formulae but will give different results.
     
  2. It's debt/equity here.
    (Debt or equity)/debt+equity is used to give weights to the cost of debt and equity respectively in the formula for WACC
     
  3. Colin McKee

    Colin McKee ActEd Tutor Staff Member

    Indeed - Debt/Equity
     

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