NCO (Southern Cross Acquisition I) WACC %:10.68% (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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What is Southern Cross Acquisition I WACC %?

Southern Cross Acquisition I NCO +0.20% 8 WACC % is 10.68% as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates NCO with a GF Score™ of 8/100. Among 580 Diversified Financial Services companies, Southern Cross Acquisition I ranks worse than 172413.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Southern Cross Acquisition I's weighted average cost of capital is 10.68%%. Southern Cross Acquisition I's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Southern Cross Acquisition I earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

*Note: The beta of this company cannot be obtained because it has a price history shorter than 3 years. It will thus be set to 1 as default to calculate WACC.

For a comprehensive WACC calculation, please access the WACC Calculator.


Southern Cross Acquisition I  (NAS:NCO) WACC % Explanation

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher ROIC % than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Southern Cross Acquisition I's weighted average cost of capital is 10.68%%. Southern Cross Acquisition I's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Southern Cross Acquisition I earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

*Note: The beta of this company cannot be obtained because it has a price history shorter than 3 years. It will thus be set to 1 as default to calculate WACC.


Be Aware

1. GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding latest one-year annual average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together.
For companies that report quarterly, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's quarterly debt data from the beginning of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report semi-annually, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's semi-annual debt data from the start of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report annually, GuruFocus combines the beginning and ending annual debt data from the most recent year and then calculates the average.

2. The WACC formula discussed above does not include Preferred Stock. Please adjust if preferred stock is considered.

3. (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.

4. GuruFocus uses the latest annual Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year annual average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.


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Southern Cross Acquisition I WACC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Cross Acquisition I's WACC % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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NCO vs : WACC % Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Southern Cross Acquisition I's WACC %, along with its competitors' market caps and WACC % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Southern Cross Acquisition I WACC % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Southern Cross Acquisition I's WACC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cross Acquisition I's WACC % falls into.


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Southern Cross Acquisition I WACC % Calculation

The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. The WACC is commonly referred to as the firm's cost of capital. Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. WACC is the average of the costs of these sources of financing, each of which is weighted by its respective use in the given situation. By taking a weighted average, we can see how much interest the company has to pay for every dollar it finances.

WACC=E/(E + D)*Cost of Equity+D/(E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)

1. Weights:
Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. We need to calculate the weight of equity and the weight of debt.
The market value of equity (E) is also called "Market Cap". As of today, Southern Cross Acquisition I's market capitalization (E) is $145.084 Mil.
The market value of debt is typically difficult to calculate, therefore, GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding the latest one-year annual average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together. As of Dec. 2025, Southern Cross Acquisition I's latest one-year annual average Book Value of Debt (D) is $0.469 Mil.
a) weight of equity = E / (E + D) = 145.084 / (145.084 + 0.469) = 0.9968
b) weight of debt = D / (E + D) = 0.469 / (145.084 + 0.469) = 0.0032

2. Cost of Equity:
GuruFocus uses Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the required rate of return. The formula is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
a) GuruFocus uses 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate as the risk-free rate. It is updated daily. The current risk-free rate is 4.718%. Please go to Economic Indicators page for more information. Please note that we use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the United States as default.
b) Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. Southern Cross Acquisition I's beta cannot be obtained because it has a price history shorter than 3 years. It will thus be set to 1 as default to calculate WACC.
c) (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.
Cost of Equity = 4.718% + 1 * 6% = 10.718%

3. Cost of Debt:
GuruFocus uses latest annual Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year annual average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.
As of Dec. 2025, Southern Cross Acquisition I's interest expense (positive number) was $-0 Mil. Its total Book Value of Debt (D) is $0.469 Mil.
Cost of Debt = -0 / 0.469 = 0%.

4. Multiply by one minus annual Tax Rate:
GuruFocus uses the most recent annual Tax Expense divided by the most recent annual Pre-Tax Income to calculate the tax rate. The calculated annual tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%. If the calculated tax rate is higher than 100%, it is set to 100%. If the calculated tax rate is less than 0%, it is set to 0%.
The latest calculated annual Tax Rate = 0 / 0 = %.

Southern Cross Acquisition I's Weighted Average Cost Of Capital (WACC) for Today is calculated as:

WACC=E / (E + D)*Cost of Equity+D / (E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)
=0.9968*10.718%+0.0032*0%*(1 - 0%)
=10.68%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about WACC % →
What does a WACC % of 10.68% mean?
Southern Cross Acquisition I (NCO) has a WACC % of 10.68% as of Aug. 02, 2026. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Southern Cross Acquisition I and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Acquisition I ranks #999999 out of 580 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Is Southern Cross Acquisition I's WACC % too high?
Southern Cross Acquisition I's current WACC % is 10.68%. The Diversified Financial Services industry median WACC % is 10.68. Southern Cross Acquisition I's value of 10.68% is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cross Acquisition I ranks #999999 out of 580 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Cross Acquisition I has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cross Acquisition I's WACC % compare to ?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Acquisition I ranks #999999 out of 580 companies for WACC %. This places Southern Cross Acquisition I in the lower half of its industry. The industry median WACC % is 10.68. Southern Cross Acquisition I's value of 10.68% is 0% at this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good WACC % for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median WACC % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 10.68, based on 580 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a WACC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, WACC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Cross Acquisition I's current WACC % of 10.68% is 0% at the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high WACC % mean?
A high WACC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Southern Cross Acquisition I and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median WACC % is 10.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cross Acquisition I's current WACC % is 10.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cross Acquisition I stock overvalued right now?
Southern Cross Acquisition I (NCO) has a current WACC % of 10.68%. The current WACC % is 10.68% and 0% at the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 10.68. Southern Cross Acquisition I's overall GF Score™ is 8/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is WACC % calculated?
WACC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Cross Acquisition I (NCO), the current WACC % is 10.68% as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Southern Cross Acquisition I Business Description

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Southern Cross Acquisition I Corp is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.
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