Question

Too Young, Inc., has a bond outstanding with a coupon rate of 7 percent and semiannual payments. The bond currently sells for $951 and matures in 23 years. The par value is $1,000. What is the company's pretax cost of debt?

Answer 1

The company's pretax cost of debt is 7.45 %.

Step-by-step explanation:

When it comes to bonds, the cost of debt is the required return on the bond known as the Yield to Maturity (YTM) of the bond.

The Yield to Maturity (YTM) of the bond can be determined as follows :

N = 23 × 2 = 46

PV = $951

Pmt = ($1,000 × 7 %) ÷ 2 = - $35

P/YR = 2

FV = - $1,000

YTM = ?

Using a Financial Calculator, the Yield to Maturity (YTM) of the bond is 7.4484 or 7.45 %

Therefore,

The company's pretax cost of debt is 7.45 %.