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In Cost of Capital: Estimation and Applications, Shannon Pratt addresses the most controversial issues and thorny problems in estimating the cost of capital. In a clear, concise, and easily understandable manner, he tackles all of the problems in calculating rates of return, and offers sensible, well-thought-out solutions that apply to small business and midsize companies as well as multibillion-dollar corporations.

The New Industry Standard in Business Valuation Reference Materials

2016 Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital provides the key annual valuation data previously published in (i) the now discontinued Morningstar/Ibbotson SBBI Valuation Yearbook (discontinued in 2013), and (ii) the Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report (no longer published as a stand-alone publication).

The size premia data previously published in the SBBI Valuation Yearbook is referred to as the "CRSP Deciles Size Premia" exhibits in the new 2016 Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital, while the size and risk premia data published in the Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report has been published annually since 1996 and, like the former SBBI Valuation Yearbook, provides data and methodology that can be used to develop cost of equity capital estimates using (i) the build-up method and (ii) the capital asset pricing model (CAPM).

The 2016 Valuation Handbook includes data through December 31, 2015, and is intended to be used for 2016 valuation dates.

For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.

Also Available
2016 Valuation Handbook - Industry Cost of Capital2016 International Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital2016 International Valuation Handbook - Industry Cost of Capital Key Features
Key cost of capital outputs: The 2016 Valuation Handbook provides the key inputs needed for developing the cost of equity capital (i.e., "discount rate") for use in estimating the value of a subject business, business ownership interest, security, or intangible asset. Inputs provided include: equity risk premia, size premia, risk premia over the risk free rate, full-information industry betas, industry risk premia, and risk-free yields.Discussion of topics that come up most when performing valuation analysis: The 2016 Valuation Handbook includes straightforward discussions about: (i) valuation theory, (ii) the differences between the various cost of capital estimation models (build-up, CAPM, Fama-French), (iii) understanding the basic building blocks of cost of equity capital (the risk-free rate, the equity risk premium, the size premium, beta, the industry risk premium, the company-specific risk premium), (iv) whether to "normalize" risk-free rates or not, (v) a detailed comparison of the CRSP Deciles Size Premia Study (this is the former SBBI Valuation Yearbook data) and the Risk Premium Report Study, and more.Easy-to-follow examples: The 2016 Valuation Handbook is packed with easy-to-understand examples for properly using the data to develop levered, unlevered, and even "high-financial-risk" cost of equity capital using various build-up methods and the CAPM.

Real-world cost-of-capital data from across industries and around the globe 2015 International Valuation Handbook Industry Cost of Capital is the essential reference for valuation professionals, providing country-level cost of equity capital estimates for more than 150 countries. Updated annually by the valuation experts at Duff & Phelps, this authoritative guide allows quick access to the data and adjustable capital models required to accurately determine company risk. Methodologies are systematically laid out in clear, concise language, and industry financial statistical calculations are explained in detail. Designed with a focus on practicality, this book provides extensive tables, charts, and definitions alongside real-world data exhibits from all major industries to become a one-stop reference for the estimation of international industry cost of capital. The cost of capital is the expected rate of return for the purpose of attracting funds. The 2008 financial crisis exponentially increased the difficulty of estimation, and there is no 'one size fits all' solution.
This book helps you plan and execute the ideal cost of capital estimation for your particular target, with extensive data and references provided. * Get expert guidance on current methodologies and best practices * Perform accurate calculations for a broad range of financial statistics * Adjust for over 150 country- or region-specific risks * Access data from agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, services, and more Cost of capital estimation has long been considered one of the most critical elements in business valuation, capital budgeting, feasibility studies, and merger and acquisition decisions. Risk plays a major role, and every division, asset, and project deserves a custom-tailored approach. 2015 International Valuation Handbook Industry Cost of Capital provides the globally-relevant, industry-specific, comparable numbers that make accurate estimation possible.

The New Industry Standard in Business Valuation Reference Materials

2015 Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital provides the key annual valuation data previously published in (i) the now discontinued Morningstar/Ibbotson SBBI Valuation Yearbook (discontinued in 2013), and (ii) the Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report (no longer published as a stand-alone publication).

The size premia data previously published in the SBBI Valuation Yearbook is referred to as the "CRSP Deciles Size Premia" exhibits in the new 2015 Valuation Handbook, while the size and risk premia data published in the Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report continues to be referred to as "Risk Premium Report" exhibits. The Risk Premium Report has been published annually since 1996 and, like the former SBBI Valuation Yearbook, provides data and methodology that can be used to develop cost of equity capital estimates using (i) the build-up method and (ii) the capital asset pricing model (CAPM).

The 2015 Valuation Handbook includes data through December 31, 2014, and is intended to be used for 2015 valuation dates.

Don't Forget the Quarterly Updates

IRPs and debt betas are updated quarterly with data through March, June, and September 2015, for a full year of coverage. Ensure that you are using the most up-to-date IRP and debt beta data available: add the Quarterly Updates and keep your data library current.

For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.

Also Available

2015 Valuation Handbook - Industry Cost of Capital2015 International Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital

Key Features

Key cost of capital inputs: The 2015 Valuation Handbook provides the key inputs needed for developing the cost of equity capital (i.e. "discount rate) for use in estimating the value of a subject business, business ownership interest, security, or intangible asset. Inputs provided include: equity risk premia, size premia, risk premia over the risk free rate, full-information industry betas, industry risk premia, and risk-free yields.Discussion of topics that come up most when performing valuation analysis: The 2015 Valuation Handbook includes straightforward discussions about: (i) valuation theory, (ii) the differences between the various cost of capital estimation models (build-up, CAPM, Fama-French), (iii) understanding the basic building blocks of cost of equity capital (the risk-free rate, the equity risk premium, the size premium, beta, the industry risk premium, the company-specific risk premium), (iv) whether to "normalize" risk-free rates or not, (v) a detailed comparison of the CRSP Deciles Size Premia Study (this is the former SBBI Valuation Yearbook data) and the Risk Premium Report Study, and more.Easy-to-follow examples: The 2015 Valuation Handbook is packed with easy-to-understand examples for properly using the data to develop levered, unlevered, and even "high-financial-risk" cost of equity capital using various build-up methods and the CAPM ("). Quarterly Updates are (i) optional, and (ii) not sold separately. Quarterly Updates are delivered in PDF format only.









A must-read for appraisers, accountants, judges, attorneys, and appraisal users, this insightful book addresses standards of value as applied in four distinct contexts: estate and gift taxation; shareholder dissent and oppression; divorce; and financial reporting. Here, practitioners will discover some of the intricacies of performing services in these venues, and appraisers will find this book helpful in understanding why the practitioners are asking such questions.


The most recent cost of capital data for approximately 180 U.S. industries, identified by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.

The 2016 Valuation HandbookIndustry Cost of Capital provides valuation professionals with the same type of rigorous industry–level analysis previously published in the green–cover Morningstar/Ibbotson Cost of Capital Yearbook (now discontinued).

Using the most recent, up–to–date data is critical. The 2016 Valuation Handbook Industry Cost of Capital provides up–to–date data as it is updated annually (with data through March), and includes three intra–year Quarterly Updates (June, September, and December; Quarterly Updates are (i) optional, and (ii) not sold separately). The new 2016 edition of the book is updated with data through March 31, 2016 (the prior 2014 and 2015 editions are also available, with data through March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015, respectively).

The 2016 Valuation Handbook Industry Cost of Capital provides up to eight (8) cost of equity capital and weighted average cost of capital (WACC) estimates for each of the U.S. industries covered in the book, plus capital structure, valuation (trading) multiples, sales, market capitalization, capital structure, several levered and unlevered beta estimates (e.g. ordinary–least squares (OLS) beta, sum beta, downside beta, etc.), financial and profitability ratios, equity returns, aggregate forward–looking earnings–per–share (EPS) growth rates, and more.

For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.

Also Available

  • 2016 Valuation Handbook – Guide to Cost of Capital
  • 2016 International Valuation Handbook – Guide to Cost of Capital
  • 2016 International Valuation Handbook – Industry Cost of Capital
Key Features
  • Access cost of capital estimates and betas for approximately 180 U.S. industries.
  • Reference industry–level valuation multiples, growth rates, sales, capital structure, profitability ratios, plus statistics that enable the user to gauge the impact of ′debt–like′ off–balance sheet items on the capital structure of the subject industry.
  • Use the information in this book to (i) benchmark, (ii) augment, and (iii) provide additional support for your own custom analyses of the industry in which a subject business, business ownership interest, security, or intangible asset resides.
  • Ensure that you are using the most up–to–date information available by adding the intra–year Quarterly Updates.

The most recent cost of capital data for approximately 180 U.S. industries, identified by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code. The 2016 Valuation Handbook Industry Cost of Capital provides valuation professionals with the same type of rigorous industry-level analysis previously published in the green-cover Morningstar/Ibbotson Cost of Capital Yearbook (now discontinued). Using the most recent, up-to-date data is critical. The 2016 Valuation Handbook Industry Cost of Capital provides up-to-date data as it is updated annually (with data through March), and includes three intra-year Quarterly Updates (June, September, and December; Quarterly Updates are (i) optional, and (ii) not sold separately). The new 2016 edition of the book is updated with data through March 31, 2016 (the prior 2014 and 2015 editions are also available, with data through March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015, respectively). The 2016 Valuation Handbook Industry Cost of Capital provides up to eight (8) cost of equity capital and weighted average cost of capital (WACC) estimates for each of the U.S. industries covered in the book, plus capital structure, valuation (trading) multiples, sales, market capitalization, capital structure, several levered and unlevered beta estimates (e.
g. ordinary-least squares (OLS) beta, sum beta, downside beta, etc.), financial and profitability ratios, equity returns, aggregate forward-looking earnings-per-share (EPS) growth rates, and more. For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks. Key Features * Access cost of capital estimates and betas for approximately 180 U.S. industries. * Reference industry-level valuation multiples, growth rates, sales, capital structure, profitability ratios, plus statistics that enable the user to gauge the impact of 'debt-like' off-balance sheet items on the capital structure of the subject industry. * Use the information in this book to (i) benchmark, (ii) augment, and (iii) provide additional support for your own custom analyses of the industry in which a subject business, business ownership interest, security, or intangible asset resides. * Ensure that you are using the most up-to-date information available by adding the intra-year Quarterly Updates.

The New Industry Standard in Business Valuation Reference Materials 2016 Valuation Handbook Guide to Cost of Capital provides the key annual valuation data previously published in (i) the now discontinued Morningstar/Ibbotson SBBI Valuation Yearbook (discontinued in 2013), and (ii) the Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report (no longer published as a stand-alone publication). The size premia data previously published in the SBBI Valuation Yearbook is referred to as the "CRSP Deciles Size Premia" exhibits in the new 2016 Valuation Handbook Guide to Cost of Capital, while the size and risk premia data published in the Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report Study has been published annually since 1996 and, like the former SBBI Valuation Yearbook, provides data and methodology that can be used to develop cost of equity capital estimates using (i) the build-up method and (ii) the capital asset pricing model (CAPM). The 2016 Valuation Handbook Guide to Cost of Capital includes data through December 31, 2015, and is intended to be used for 2016 valuation dates. For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.
Also Available *2016 Valuation Handbook Industry Cost of Capital + Quarterly PDF Updates (Set) *2016 International Valuation Handbook Guide to Cost of Capital + Semiannual PDF Update (Set) *2016 International Valuation Handbook Industry Cost of Capital + Semiannual PDF Update (Set) Key Features *Key cost of capital outputs: The 2016 Valuation Handbook Guide to Cost of Capital provides the key inputs needed for developing the cost of equity capital (i.e., "discount rate") for use in estimating the value of a subject business, business ownership interest, security, or intangible asset. Inputs provided include: equity risk premia, size premia, risk premia over the risk free rate, full-information industry betas, industry risk premia, and risk-free yields.
*Discussion of topics that come up most when performing valuation analysis: The 2016 Valuation Handbook Guide to Cost of Capital includes straightforward discussions about: (i) valuation theory, (ii) the differences between the various cost of capital estimation models (build-up, CAPM, Fama-French), (iii) understanding the basic building blocks of cost of equity capital (the risk-free rate, the equity risk premium, the size premium, beta, the industry risk premium, the company-specific risk premium), (iv) whether to "normalize" risk-free rates or not, (v) a detailed comparison of the CRSP Deciles Size Premia Study (the former SBBI Valuation Yearbook data) and the Risk Premium Report Study, and more. *Easy-to-follow examples: The 2016 Valuation Handbook Guide to Cost of Capital is packed with easy-to-understand examples for properly using the data to develop levered, unlevered, and even "high-financial-risk" cost of equity capital using various build-up methods and the CAPM.

The New Standard Source of International Cost of Capital Analysis

The 2016 International Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital provides data and methodology guidance that will enable the reader to assess risk and develop cost of capital estimates on a global scale, coupled with data exhibits that provide country-level country risk premia (CRPs), Relative Volatility (RV) factors, and equity risk premia (ERPs). The data exhibits can be used to estimate country-level cost of equity capital globally, for up to 188 countries, from the perspective of investors based in up to 56 different countries.*

For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.

Also Available
  • 2016 International Valuation Handbook - Industry Cost of Capital
  • 2016 Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital
  • 2016 Valuation Handbook - Industry Cost of Capital
Key Features
  • Country-level Country Risk Premia (CRPs) for up to 188 countries: The 2016 International Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital provides country-level country risk premia for up to 188 countries globally, from the perspective of investors based in up to 56 different countries. CRPs are estimated using the following models: (i) Country Credit Rating Model and (ii) Country Yield Spread Model.
  • Relative Volatility (RV) factors for up to 75 countries: The 2016 International Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital provides country-level relative volatility factors for up to 75 countries from the perspective of investors in the U.S. and Germany. Relative volatility factors are estimated using the Relative Standard Deviation Model.
  • Equity Risk Premia (ERPs) for 16 countries based in USD and "local" currency: The 2016 International Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital provides long-horizon and short-horizon ERP data in USD and "local" currencies. Additional ERP resources include Pablo Fernandez' survey of ERPs for a variety of countries.
*Dependent on the estimation model being employed and data availability. Some models do not include estimates for all countries.