Construct an evaluation of the company’s capital structure and financial risk.
Compare the company’s capital structure relative to its main competitors. Discuss any advantages or disadvantages such a structure might afford the company.
Discuss the characteristics of the company’s common stock, as well as any preferred stock or bonds. These characteristics could include the recent market performance of these financial instruments, differing classes of stock or special bond features, along with any public information about dividend history or policy.
Locate the company’s beta from a reputable financial news source, such as Yahoo Finance or Morning star.
Discuss the implications for the company of this beta and evaluate it relative to the larger industry or the company’s main competitor.
Locate or calculate the company’s weighted average cost of capital based on the information you have uncovered. A good source for this information is Value Pro. Discuss how this weighted average cost of capital would serve as a competitive advantage or disadvantage for the company.
Identify areas of financial risk facing the company based on your analysis.
