TRAD (APEX Tech Acquisition) WACC %:Data Outdated (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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What is APEX Tech Acquisition WACC %?

APEX Tech Acquisition TRAD 13 WACC % is Data Outdated as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TRAD with a GF Score™ of 13/100. Among 581 Diversified Financial Services companies, APEX Tech Acquisition ranks worse than 172116.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), APEX Tech Acquisition's weighted average cost of capital is Data Outdated%. APEX Tech Acquisition's ROIC % is -0.13% (calculated using TTM income statement data). APEX Tech Acquisition generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.

*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.


APEX Tech Acquisition  (NYSE:TRAD) 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As of today, APEX Tech Acquisition's weighted average cost of capital is Data Outdated%. APEX Tech Acquisition's ROIC % is -0.13% (calculated using TTM income statement data). APEX Tech Acquisition generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.

*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 quarterly 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 TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.


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APEX Tech Acquisition WACC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APEX Tech Acquisition'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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TRAD vs APUR, BHAV, MYX: WACC % Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, APEX Tech Acquisition'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.


APEX Tech Acquisition WACC % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where APEX Tech Acquisition's WACC % falls into.


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APEX Tech Acquisition 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)

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about WACC % →
What does a WACC % of Data Outdated mean?
APEX Tech Acquisition (TRAD) has a WACC % of Data Outdated as of Jul. 15, 2026. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on APEX Tech Acquisition and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, APEX Tech Acquisition ranks #999999 out of 581 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Is APEX Tech Acquisition's WACC % too high?
APEX Tech Acquisition's current WACC % is Data Outdated. Based on the distribution chart, APEX Tech Acquisition ranks #999999 out of 581 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, APEX Tech Acquisition has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APEX Tech Acquisition's WACC % compare to APUR and BHAV?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, APEX Tech Acquisition ranks #999999 out of 581 companies for WACC %. This places APEX Tech Acquisition in the lower half of its industry. The industry median WACC % is 10.53. 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 10.53, based on 581 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. 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 APEX Tech Acquisition and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median WACC % is 10.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APEX Tech Acquisition's current WACC % is Data Outdated. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APEX Tech Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
APEX Tech Acquisition (TRAD) has a current WACC % of Data Outdated. The current WACC % is Data Outdated. APEX Tech Acquisition's overall GF Score™ is 13/100. 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 APEX Tech Acquisition (TRAD), the current WACC % is Data Outdated as of Jul. 15, 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.

APEX Tech Acquisition Business Description

Address 13501 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, USA, 77079
APEX Tech Acquisition Inc is a blank check company.
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