Calculating YTM and cost of debt
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A company's 6% coupon rate, semiannual payment, $1,000 par value bond that matures in 30 years sales at a price of $515.16. The company's federal-plus-state-tax rate is 40%.What is the firm's component cost of debt for purposes of calculating the WACC? (Hint: Base your answer on the nominal rate).
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Solution describes the steps to calculate yield to maturity and after tax cost of debt.
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Semi annual coupon=1000*6%/2=$30.00
Price of bond=$515.16
No. of coupon payments=30*2=60
Let us see cash flows throughout 30 years or 60 semi annual periods
End of period Cash Flow
0 $(515.16)
1 30
2 30
3 30
4 30
5 30
6 30
7 30
8 30
9 30
10 ...
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