CAPM Calculator

Cost of equity (Rf + β × market premium).

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NZ 10-year govt bond yield is the typical proxy
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Cost of equity
10.550%
Equity risk premium: 5.50%

About this calculator

CAPM gives a required return on equity from a risk-free rate, beta and the market risk premium.

  • Risk-free rate: NZ 10-year government bond yield is the typical proxy.
  • Beta: regression of stock vs market returns.
  • Market premium: 5–7% is a common assumption.
Formula: Re = Rf + β × (Rm − Rf)

Frequently asked questions

What if my company is private?
Use the average beta of comparable listed companies, then adjust for leverage if needed.

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