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XV NISM Series XV
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What method is used to calculate the value of equity?

Practice question from NISM XV Mock Test 2 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. FCFE discounted using cost of equity

    Correct answer

  2. B

    FCFF discounted using cost of debt

  3. C

    FCFE discounted using cost of debt

  4. D

    FCFF discounted using cost of equity

Why this is the answer

The value of equity is calculated by discounting Free Cash Flows to Equity (FCFE) using the cost of equity, as FCFE represents cash flows available to equity shareholders.

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