The A J Croft Company (AJC) Currently Has $200,000 Market Value (And

question 41

Multiple Choice

The A. J. Croft Company (AJC) currently has $200,000 market value (and book value) of perpetual debt outstanding carrying a coupon rate of 6%. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are $100,000, and it is a zero growth company. AJC's current cost of equity is 8.8%, and its tax rate is 40%. The firm has 10,000 shares of common stock outstanding selling at a price per share of $60.00.
-What is AJC's current total market value and weighted average cost of capital?

• A) $600,000; 7.5%
• B) $600,000; 8.0%
• C) $800,000; 7.0%
• D) $800,000; 7.5%
• E) $800,000; 8.0%

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