Palencia Paints Corporation has a target capital structure of 30% debt and 70% common equity, with no preferred stock. Its before-tax cost of debt is 10%, and its marginal tax rate is 25%. The current stock price is P0 = $23.50. The last dividend was D0 = $2.50, and it is expected to grow at a 7% constant rate. What is its cost of common equity and its WACC? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to two decimal places. rs = 7.5 % WACC = 15.64 %

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Palencia Paints Corporation has a target capital structure of 30% debt and 70% common equity, with no preferred stock. Its before-tax cost of debt is 10%, and its marginal tax rate is 25%. The current stock price is P0 = $23.50. The last dividend was D0 = $2.50, and it is expected to grow at a 7% constant rate. What is its cost of common equity and its WACC? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to two decimal places. rs = 7.5 % WACC = 15.64 %

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