Direct and Indirect Methods

question 48

Essay

Direct and indirect methods.Compare the direct method and the indirect method by explaining each method.

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Definitions:

Cost of Equity

The rate of return that a company theoretically pays to its equity investors to compensate for the risk they undertake by investing in the company.

Cost of Equity

The return that investors expect for investing in a company's equity, considered the cost of equity capital.

Security Market Line

A representation in financial models that shows the relationship between the risk of an investment and its expected return.

Dividend Payout Ratio

A metric that measures the portion of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders as dividends.