When Estimating the Cost of Equity by Use of the CAPM

question 17

True/False

When estimating the cost of equity by use of the CAPM, three potential problems are (1) whether to use long-term or short-term rates for rRF, (2) whether or not the historical beta is the beta that investors use when evaluating the stock, and (3) how to measure the market risk premium, RPM. These problems leave us unsure of the true value of rs.

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Definitions:

Operating Leases

Lease agreements that allow for the use of an asset but do not convey rights of ownership, typically involving shorter-term leases with lower payments.

Financial Leases

Long-term leases that are effectively a method of borrowing to acquire equipment or vehicles, with lessee payments covering the asset's full value plus interest over the lease term.

Tax-Oriented Lease

This is a leasing arrangement in which the lessor retains ownership of the asset and enjoys tax advantages, such as deductions for depreciation, while the lessee benefits from using the asset.

Third-Party Lease

A contractual agreement where an outside party becomes the lessor, leasing assets or property to the primary party, commonly utilized in equipment and property rentals.