Q: What Are the Two Cost of Capital Navigator Products?

Three of the four previously published Valuation Handbooks have been transitioned into the Cost of Capital Navigator. All the data, information, and content from these books are available exclusively in the Cost of Capital Navigator. The U.S. Cost of Capital Module includes three datasets that can be used to develop, augment and support your own custom analyses: (i) U.S. Cost of Capital Inputs, (ii) U.S. Industry Benchmarking and (iii) U.S. Company-Level Betas. The International Cost of Capital Module includes three datasets that can be used to develop, augment and support your own custom analyses: (i) International Cost of Capital Inputs, (ii) International Industry Benchmarking and (iii) International Company-Level Betas.

Q: What Data Is Available in the U.S. Cost of Capital Module?

U.S. Cost of Capital Inputs dataset: Risk-free rates o Equity risk premia (ERPs) Size premia Risk premia over the risk-free rate Betas and industry risk premia (IRPs) U.S. Industry Benchmarking dataset: 170+ industries analyzed each quarter Cost of equity, cost of debt, and Weighted Average Cost of Capital WACC estimates Performance statistics and ratio analysis Valuation multiples Levered and unlevered betas o Capital structure inputs U.S. Company-Level Betas Dataset: 8,000+ U.S. companies Currency: USD MSCI USA Market Index Levered, unlevered, and relevered betas Statistical quality of betas Company-level metrics

Q: What Data Is Available in the International Cost of Capital Module?

International Cost of Capital Inputs dataset: Country risk premia (CRP) for 175+ countries Relative volatility (RV) factors for 70+ countries Risk-free rates ERPs Long-term inflation expectations Statutory tax rates International Industry Benchmarking dataset: 200+ industries analyzed each quarter Cost of equity, cost of debt and WACC estimates Performance statistics and ratio analysis Valuation multiples Levered and unlevered betas Capital structure inputs International Company-Level Betas dataset: 35,000+ companies located in 110+ countries 140+ currencies 30+ equity market indices in the MSCI universe Levered, unlevered, and relevered betas Statistical quality of betas Company-level metrics

Q: What Are the Subscription Fees for the Cost of Capital Navigator?

For the latest annual subscription fees, please visit: U.S. Cost of Capital Module International Cost of Capital Module If you would like to hear about enterprise pricing, please contact us at costofcapital.support@kroll.com

Question 1

What is the Kroll Cost of Capital Navigator?

Accepted Answer

The Kroll Cost of Capital Navigator is a global cost of capital tool and data delivery platform. This is one of the most authoritative sources of equity risk premia, size premia and other critical data used in computing cost of capital. Users can get best-in-class data, with the option to also use our tools that guide them through the process of developing global cost of capital estimates. The product suite is comprised of two annual subscription products: the U.S. Cost of Capital Module and the International Cost of Capital Module.

Question 2

What Are the Two Cost of Capital Navigator Products?

Accepted Answer

Three of the four previously published Valuation Handbooks have been transitioned into the Cost of Capital Navigator. All the data, information, and content from these books are available exclusively in the Cost of Capital Navigator.

The U.S. Cost of Capital Module includes three datasets that can be used to develop, augment and support your own custom analyses: (i) U.S. Cost of Capital Inputs, (ii) U.S. Industry Benchmarking and (iii) U.S. Company-Level Betas.
The International Cost of Capital Module includes three datasets that can be used to develop, augment and support your own custom analyses: (i) International Cost of Capital Inputs, (ii) International Industry Benchmarking and (iii) International Company-Level Betas.

Question 3

What Data Is Available in the U.S. Cost of Capital Module?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Cost of Capital Inputs dataset:
- Risk-free rates o Equity risk premia (ERPs)
- Size premia
- Risk premia over the risk-free rate
- Betas and industry risk premia (IRPs)
U.S. Industry Benchmarking dataset:
- 170+ industries analyzed each quarter
- Cost of equity, cost of debt, and Weighted Average Cost of Capital WACC estimates
- Performance statistics and ratio analysis
- Valuation multiples
- Levered and unlevered betas o Capital structure inputs
U.S. Company-Level Betas Dataset:
- 8,000+ U.S. companies
- Currency: USD
- MSCI USA Market Index
- Levered, unlevered, and relevered betas
- Statistical quality of betas
- Company-level metrics

Question 4

What Data Is Available in the International Cost of Capital Module?

Accepted Answer

International Cost of Capital Inputs dataset:
- Country risk premia (CRP) for 175+ countries
- Relative volatility (RV) factors for 70+ countries
- Risk-free rates
- ERPs
- Long-term inflation expectations
- Statutory tax rates
International Industry Benchmarking dataset:
- 200+ industries analyzed each quarter
- Cost of equity, cost of debt and WACC estimates
- Performance statistics and ratio analysis
- Valuation multiples
- Levered and unlevered betas
- Capital structure inputs
International Company-Level Betas dataset:
- 35,000+ companies located in 110+ countries
- 140+ currencies
- 30+ equity market indices in the MSCI universe
- Levered, unlevered, and relevered betas
- Statistical quality of betas
- Company-level metrics

Question 5

What Are the Subscription Fees for the Cost of Capital Navigator?

Accepted Answer

For the latest annual subscription fees, please visit:

If you would like to hear about enterprise pricing, please contact us at costofcapital.support@kroll.com

Question 6

Is There a Discount Offered on Subscriptions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer volume discount on license fees. In other words, for each additional licensed user added to your subscription, the price per user decreases. We also offer bundled product subscriptions. You can combine multiple modules of the Cost of Capital Navigator and ensure savings. Visit our online stores to learn more.

Question 7

What Are Some Payment Options?

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You can pay for your subscription online though our e-commerce partner. Payment options include credit card and depending on your geographical location may also include PayPal and Amazon Pay. As per our terms and conditions, access to the Cost of Capital Navigator will be granted upon receipt of payment.

Question 8

Where Can I View the Terms and Conditions of the Cost of Capital Navigator?

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You can view the terms and conditions here.

Question 9

How Many Licenses Do I Need?

Accepted Answer

You can estimate the number of licenses needed as follows:

How many of your company’s offices have staff completing valuations?
How many of your staff members analyze the cost of capital in doing valuations?

The greater of the answers to A and B are the recommended number of licenses to purchase. For example, a subscription for a single license is intended for an individual/sole proprietor providing valuation services. Firms with many project teams and analysts that need access to the data would choose a multi-license subscription.

Each subscriber gets a license to access the Cost of Capital Navigator and its data for one year from the date of purchase.

Question 10

How Many People Can Use the Cost of Capital Navigator With a Single License, Either Directly With a Login or Indirectly by Asking a Colleague for Material Who Has a Login?

Accepted Answer

The data from the Cost of Capital Navigator can be used by only by the person who is assigned the license. It cannot be used or accessed by more than the number of licensed users. Please refer to the clause on “Benefitting Group” in the terms of use.

Question 11

Where Can I Access U.S. Size Premia by Deciles?

Accepted Answer

You can access U.S. size premia by deciles (i.e., the CRSP Deciles Size Study) by subscribing to the U.S. Cost of Capital Module.

Question 12

Are Previously Published Valuation Handbooks Still Available?

Accepted Answer

All four previously published Valuation Handbooks have been transitioned into the Cost of Capital Navigator. All the data, information and content from these books are available exclusively in the Cost of Capital Navigator.

The U.S. Cost of Capital Module replaces the previously published Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital and Valuation Handbook – U.S. Industry Cost of Capital.
The International Cost of Capital Module replaces the previously published Valuation Handbook – International Guide to Cost of Capital and Valuation Handbook – International Industry Cost of Capital.

Question 13

I Am Having Trouble. How Do I Contact Cost of Capital Navigator Support?

Accepted Answer

You can fill out the Contact Us form by visiting www.kroll.com/cost-of-capital, or email us at costofcapital.support@kroll.com.

Question 14

How Do I Log in?

Accepted Answer

You can log into your account by visiting https://www.kroll.com/en/tools-and-platforms/cost-of-capital/, and clicking on “Login to Your Account” at the top right or by clicking here.

Question 15

What Countries Are Included in the International Cost of Capital Module?

Accepted Answer

Please click here for a list of countries.

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