Reviewed by Margaret James Fact checked by Yarilet Perez The required rate of return (RRR) and the cost of capital are key ...

See how we rate investing products to write unbiased product reviews. Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is a key metric that shows a company's cost of capital across its debt and equity.

portishead1 / Getty Images Cost of capital is the return that is necessary for a company to invest in a major project like building a plant or factory. To optimize profitability, a company will ...