Task:
WACC The Patrick Company's year-end balance sheet is shown below. Its cost of common equity is 16%, its before-tax cost of debt is 13%, and its marginal tax rate is 40%. Assume that the firm's long-term debt sells at par value. The firm has 576 shares of common stock outstanding that sell for $4.00. Calculate Patrick's WACC using market value weights.
Assets Liabilities and Equity
Cash: $ 120
Accounts receivable: 240
Inventories: 360
Long-term debt: $1,152
Plant and equipment: 2,160
Common equity: 1,728
Total assets: $2,880
Total liabilities: $2,880