Cost of Capital

Your WACC Engine: Automated, Audit-Proof Capital Costs.

Stop manually digging for data. smartZebra’s data platform instantly calculates WACC using daily-updated parameters, ensuring compliance with international standards.
All cost of capital parameters individually adjustable and instantly updatable
Full transparency of data, methods, and calculation paths
Visual representation makes interactions between parameters visible
Flexible fine-tuning for every valuation task
Trusted by tax authorities and auditing firms

Trusted by Valuation and Transfer-Pricing Experts Worldwide

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Ditch the Spreadsheet Drudgery. Value with Confidence.

Sourcing data for Cost of Capital manually is slow, expensive, and prone to error. smartZebra standardizes the entire workflow. We replace disconnected data sources with a single, intelligent SaaS platform that ensures your valuations withstand the toughest audit scrutiny.
Customizable

Four Steps to a Finalized WACC.

The smartZebra database provides a comprehensive, independent solution for all your valuation projects. With customizable parameters, you receive up-to-date and methodologically sound cost of capital — fully documented and ready for immediate use in your valuation reports.
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Select Dynamic Peer Group

AI-assisted selection of comparable companies.
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Define Valuation Parameters

Set valuation date, currency, and tax rates.
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Customize Risk Premiums

Adjust Marktet and Country Risk Premiums instantly.
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Generate Report

Download audit-proof documentation.
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Built for Every Valuation Scenario.

Seamlessly integrates into your existing workflow for:
Business Valuations
Purchase Price Allocation
Squeeze-out valuations
Brand valuation
Impairment test
M&A transactions

From Blank Page to Audit-Ready WACC in Minutes.

Determine sound WACC values ​​for your business valuations – methodically correct, transparently documented and time-saving:
Step 1

Configure Project.

Tailor all key settings to your needs.
Step 2

Automated Data Retrieval.

The engine provides Risk-Free Rates, Betas, and MRPs instantly.
Step 3

Finalize & Export.

Review the calculated WACC and export the compliance package.
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Precision Control over Every WACC Component.

Move beyond static data. Adjust every parameter individually to match your specific valuation case.
Features

Dynamic Peer Group Beta Factors

Build peer groups individually fast. Get instant levered and unlevered betas, adjusted for your specific time horizon and frequency.
  • AI supported peergroup search
  • Advanced configuration settings for beta factors
  • Statistical quality metrics for beta factors
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Risk-Free Rate Automation

Forget searching central bank websites. Access daily updated yield curves (Svensson, Nelson-Siegel) for major global economies automatically aligned to your valuation date. budgets with predictive insights and scenario planning to help you.
  • Global Methodologies
  • Multi-Currency
  • Custom Maturities
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Accurate Cost of Debt and Credit Spreads

Determine cost of debt based on verifiable credit spreads and rating data. Easily adjust for company-specific risk factors within the dashboard.
  • Credit Spreads
  • Synthetic Ratings
  • Peer Benchmarking
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Adjustable Market Risk Premiums (MRP)

Utilize implied and historical Market Risk Premiums. Our platform provides transparent data based on current capital market models to ensure defensible results.
  • Implied & Historical
  • Index Selection
  • Recommendation Engines
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Global Country Risk Premiums (CRP)

Valuing cross-border entities? Instantly access Country Risk Premiums (CRP) for over 100 countries, updated regularly for accurate international valuation.
  • Rating-Based Models
  • Inflation Adjustments
  • Emerging Markets
Advantages

Advantages of the Cost of Capital Database

It provides businesses with tools to manage cash flow, reduce costs, and streamline financial operations.
Book a Demo

Book an Individual Demo Today.

Schedule a 60-minute walkthrough. We’ll show you how to value a target company in real-time.