Cost Of Equity
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Definition of 'Cost Of Equity'In financial theory, the return that stockholders require for a company. The traditional formula for cost of equity (COE) is the dividend capitalization model: A firm's cost of equity represents the compensation that the market demands in exchange for owning the asset and bearing the risk of ownership. |
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Investopedia explains 'Cost Of Equity'Let's look at a very simple example: let's say you require a rate of return of 10% on an investment in TSJ Sports. The stock is currently trading at $10 and will pay a dividend of $0.30. Through a combination of dividends and share appreciation you require a $1.00 return on your $10.00 investment. Therefore the stock will have to appreciate by $0.70, which, combined with the $0.30 from dividends, gives you your 10% cost of equity.The capital asset pricing model (CAPM) is another method used to determine cost of equity. |
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