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प्रश्न
What is meant by capital structure?
What is capital structure?
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उत्तर
Capital structure is the proportion of debt and equity used for financing business operations. It represents the proportion of debt capital and equity capital in the capital structure. It is not easy to define the best capital structure for a firm. It should increase the value of the equity share or maximize the wealth of the equity shareholders.
`"Capital Structure" = "Dept"/"Equity"`
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is meant by Trading on Equity?
Explain how 'cost of debt' affects the choice of capital structure of a company
How does cost of equity affect the choice of capital structure of a company? Explain
Explain the following as factors affecting the choice of capital structure:
Return on Investment
Explain the following as factors affecting the choice of capital structure:
Flexibility
Explain the following as factors affecting the choice of capital structure:
Risk Consideration
Explain the following as factors affecting the choice of capital structure:
Control
Write the external factors influencing capital structure.
Explain the term ‘Trading on Equity’? Why, when and how it can be used by company.
Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same:
Mr. A. Bose is running a successful business. Mr. Bose is the owner of R. K. Cement Ltd. Mr. Bose decided to expand his business by acquiring a Steel Factory. This required an investment of Rs. 60 crores. To seek advice in this matter, he called his financial advisor Mr. T. Ghosh who advised him about the judicious mix of equity (40%) and Debt (60%). Employ more of cheaper debt may enhance the EPS. Mr. Ghosh also suggested him to take loan from a financial institution as the cost of raising funds from financial institutions is low. Though this will increase the financial risk but will also raise the return to equity shareholders. He also apprised him that issue of debt will not dilute the control of equity shareholders. At the same time, the interest on loan is a tax deductible expense for computation of tax liability. After due deliberations with Mr. Ghosh, Mr. Bose decided to raise funds from a financial institution.
“Mr. T. Ghosh who advised him about the judicious mix of equity (40%) and Debt (60%)”
The proportion of debt in the overall capital is called _______.
ICR = ______
Tapan, after leaving his job, wanted to start a Private Limited Company with his son. His son was keen that the company may start manufacturing of Mobile-phones with some unique features. However, Tapan felt that the mobile phones are prone to quick obsolescence and a heavy fixed capital investment would be required regularly in this business. Therefore, he convinced his son to start a furniture business. ______ factor affecting fixed capital requirements is making Tapan choose furniture business over mobile phone.
State any four factors affecting the decision that determines the overall capital and the financial risk of the enterprise.
Krish limited is in the business of manufacturing and exporting carpets and other home decor products. It has a share capital of ₹ 70 lacs at the face value of ₹ 100 each. Company is considering a major expansion of its production facilities and wants to raise ₹ 50 lacs. The finance manager of the company Mr. Prabhakar has recommended that the company can raise funds of the same amount by issuing 7% debentures. Given that earning per share of the company after expansion is ₹ 35 and tax rate is 30%, did Mr. Prabhakar give a justified recommendation?
Show the working.
When the proportion of debt and equity is such that it results in an increase in the value of equity share the ______ is/are said to be optimal.
State any three factors determining the choice of an appropriate capital structure of a company.
______ refers to the increase in profit earned by the equity shareholders due to the presence of fixed financial charges like interest.
