The Discount Rate Used to Determine the Present Value of Future

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The discount rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows is called the cost of capital.

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Definitions:

Dividend Growth Rate

The yearly percent increase in a corporation's dividends for each share.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present values, often reflecting the risk or the cost of capital associated with an investment.

Expected Growth

The anticipated increase in size, value, or importance, often measured in terms of revenue, profits, or market share for businesses.

Dividend Amount

The total sum of money paid by a corporation to its shareholders, determined by multiplying the dividend per share by the total number of shares a shareholder owns.