Opportunity Cost of Capital

Definition

The return that could have been earned by investing in the next best alternative of comparable risk. Opportunity cost of capital is the foundation for discount rates used in intangible asset valuations and investment decisions, ensuring that capital is allocated to its most productive use.

Related Terms

OECD Productivity Framework OKR (Objectives and Key Results) Operating Expenditure (OpEx) Operating Leverage Operating Margin

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