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Compute break even point for leverage between debt and equity

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You are comparing two possible capital structures for a firm. The first option is an all-equity firm. The second option involves the use of $3.8 million of debt. The break-even point between these two financing options occurs when the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are $428,000. Given this, you know that leverage is beneficial to the firm

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Leverage is beneficial only up to the debt and equity financing mix that increases the organization or the stockholders' wealth. This ...

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