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A Comparative Study of Cost of Capital in Automobile/Steel/Pharma/Finance Industry

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A Comparative Study of Cost of Capital in Automobile/Steel/Pharma/Finance Industry

Objective: Compare the cost of capital across the automobile, steel, pharma, and finance industries in India.

Context: Understanding industry-specific capital costs is crucial for strategic investment and financial planning, as it influences competitiveness and growth in key sectors of the Indian economy.

What you'll build: You'll select representative companies from each industry and calculate their Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) using financial databases like MoneyControl and MS Excel or Google Sheets. Comparative tables and analysis will reveal differences in capital structures and their financial implications for each sector.

Deliverables: A comparative analysis report with WACC calculations, tables, and insights into capital cost drivers across industries.

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1. Select companies from each industry

10 marks 7d

Select and list at least one publicly traded company from each of the automobile, steel, pharma, and finance industries. Submit a table with company names, stock tickers, and a brief justification (1-2 sentences) for each selection based on data availability and industry representation. Ensure all companies have accessible financial statements for the past three years.

2. Calculate individual WACC

10 marks 7d

Calculate the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) for each selected company using their latest available financial data. Submit a spreadsheet showing all input values (cost of equity, cost of debt, capital structure weights, tax rate) and the final WACC calculation for each company. Clearly cite data sources and formulas used.

3. Compare capital structures

15 marks 7d

Create a comparative table summarizing the capital structure (proportion of debt vs. equity financing) for each company. Highlight key differences and similarities between industries. Submit a brief written analysis (100-150 words) interpreting the observed capital structure patterns using your calculated data.

4. Analyze financial implications

15 marks 9d

Analyze how differences in capital structure and WACC affect each company's financial risk and investment decisions. Submit a concise report (200-250 words) discussing the financial implications for each industry, referencing your previous calculations and relevant financial theory. Support your analysis with specific examples from your selected companies.

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Session	Window	Enrolled
A Comparative Study of Cost of Capital in Automobile/Stee...	11 Jun 2026 to 10 Jun 2028	0

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data-start="774" data-end="806"> Financial Statement Analysisdata-start="807" data-end="828"> Capital Budgetingdata-start="829" data-end="850"> Corporate Financedata-start="851" data-end="869"> Ratio Analysisdata-start="870" data-end="889"> Excel Modellingdata-start="890" data-end="913"> Analytical Thinkingdata-start="914" data-end="932"> Report Writing

Tools used

MS Excel / Google Sheets – for financial calculations and comparative tables Financial Databases – MoneyControlScreener.inNSE/BSE filings Research Tools – Annual ReportsCompany FilingsSector Reports Optional – R or Python (for advanced data analysis and visualization)

Prerequisites

Understanding of capital structure and sources of finance Concepts of Cost of DebtCost of Equityand WACC Familiarity with CAPM model and risk premium analysis Knowledge of industry characteristics and market conditions

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Priyang Kumar

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