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Rolls-Royce – Capital Structure & Option Analysis

Capital StructureWACCScenario Analysis

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Executive Summary

Capital structure optimisation analysis for Rolls-Royce assessing the interaction between debt levels, WACC, enterprise value, and equity value.

Objective

To understand how capital structure dynamics affect firm value and equity upside.

Approach

  • Analysed current capital structure and debt characteristics
  • Modelled WACC across different debt/equity scenarios
  • Assessed enterprise value and share price sensitivity
  • Identified optimal capital structure range

Key Outputs

  • Capital structure scenario analysis
  • WACC vs. debt level relationship
  • Firm value and share value charts
  • Optimal leverage assessment

Commercial Insight

In leveraged situations, equity behaves like a call option on enterprise value. Understanding the interaction between operating recovery and capital structure is essential.

Tools & Methods

ExcelScenario AnalysisCapital Structure Modelling