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WACC Explained: The Cost of Capital Demystified

๐Ÿ“š 12 min read๐Ÿ“Š IntermediateUpdated: January 2026

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What is WACC?

WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) is the average rate a company pays to finance its assets. It's the blended cost of both equity and debt, weighted by how much of each the company uses.

"WACC is the minimum return a company must earn on its investments to satisfy all its investors - both shareholders and creditors."

In DCF valuation, WACC is your discount rate - the hurdle that future cash flows must clear to create value today.

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