Problem:
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. Refer to Multi-Part 15-4.
Requirement:
Question: What is AJC's current total market value and weighted average cost of capital?
- $600,000; 7.5%
- $600,000; 8.0%
- $800,000; 7.0%
- $800,000; 7.5%
- $800,000; 8.0%
Note: Please provide reasons to support your answer.