Question: The following table lists possible rates of return for company X stock and debt and on the market portfolio. The probability is listed.
State Probability Return on Stock (%) Return on Debt (%) Return on Market (%)
1 0.1 3% 8% 5%
2 0.3 8% 8% 10%
3 0.4 20% 10% 15%
4 0.7 15% 10% 20%
a. What is the Beta of Company X debt?
b. What is the Beta of Company X stock?
c. If the debt-to equity Ratio of Company X is 0.5, what is the asset beta of Company X? Assume no taxes.