Cost and Sustainability Metrics Calculator

Calculate Cost and Sustainability Metrics

Select a formula and enter financial data to calculate cost of capital or debt sustainability metrics. All monetary values should be in the same currency (e.g., USD or GHS).

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Understanding Cost and Sustainability Metrics

These metrics evaluate the cost of capital and debt sustainability, critical for valuation, credit analysis, and financial health assessment.

Low Cost, High Coverage

Low WACC, High DSCR

Indicates efficient financing and strong debt repayment capacity.

High Cost, Low Coverage

High WACC, Low DSCR

Suggests costly capital or potential debt servicing challenges.

How to Use the Calculator

Select a Formula
Choose a metric from the dropdown to calculate.
Enter Financial Data
Input required values (e.g., EBIT, Cash Flow) from financial statements or market data.
Calculate and Review
Click “Calculate” to compute the metric. Use in valuation or credit analysis.

Key Applications

Valuing firms using DCF models (WACC)
Assessing debt sustainability for credit analysis
Evaluating liquidity for short-term risk
Supporting LBO or project finance models

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To calculate cost and sustainability metrics, you need accurate financial data. Here’s how to find it:

Income Statement Data (EBIT, Interest Expense)
Find in the income statement:
- Yahoo Finance: Search ticker, go to “Financials” > “Income Statement.”
- gse.com.gh: Check financial statements for GSE-listed companies.
Cash Flow Data
Find in the cash flow statement:
- Yahoo Finance: Look under “Cash Flow” > “Operating/Financing Activities.”
- afx.kwayisi.org/gse/: View data for GSE companies.
Balance Sheet Data (Debt, Assets)
Find in the balance sheet under assets and liabilities.
Market Data (Risk-Free Rate, Beta)
Use for CAPM and WACC:
- Risk-Free Rate: 10-year T-bond yield (e.g., Bloomberg).
- Beta: Yahoo Finance or Bloomberg.
Tips
- Verify data from multiple sources for accuracy.
- Use analyst estimates for projections (Yahoo Finance “Analysis” tab).
- Check gse.com.gh for Ghanaian company updates.

Examples:

Access Bank Ghana (ABG): EBIT = GHS 300M, Interest Expense = GHS 50M, Cash Flow = GHS 200M (gse.com.gh).
JPMorgan Chase (JPM): EBIT = $50B, Interest Expense = $10B, Beta = 1.2 (Yahoo Finance).