Strategic Investment Decision-Making: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Project Aspire and Project Wolf Utilizing Investment Appraisal Techniques and Financial Source Impact on Weighted Average Cost of Capital

  • Lucky Ehizojie Department of Data Science Management, Rome Business School, Nigeria Campus, Nigeria
  • Ria St Louis Department of Business Administration, University of South Wales, United Kingdom
  • Nwachukwu Chukwu Department of Data Science Management, Rome Business School, Nigeria Campus, Nigeria
  • Aina Matthew Department of Statistics, Amodu Bello University, Nigeria
Keywords: Strategic Investment; Project Aspire and Project Wolf; Weighted Average Cost of Capital

Abstract

This study navigates the field of strategic investment decision-making by undertaking a detailed evaluation of two prospective enterprises submitted to AYR Co., Project Aspire and Project Wolf. To evaluate the most profitable alternative for investors, the evaluation includes investment appraisal methodologies such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period. Also, the study investigates the effect of financial sources, namely equity and debt financing, on the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). The analysis reveals that both projects have beneficial NPVs, appropriate IRRs, and comparable payback durations. Despite the proximity of financial measurements, Project Wolf stands out with a higher IRR, indicating that it has the potential to outperform AYR Co.'s normal return. In making the ultimate investment decision, the research takes into account risk, necessary return, and non-financial variables. Furthermore, the review examines the implications of selecting between equity and debt financing. While both approaches offer benefits and drawbacks, the study reveals that debt financing may be preferable if the interest rate is 10% or below. The WACC analysis under various financing scenarios shows that the source of money has no major impact on the WACC. Finally, the analysis suggests investment in Project Wolf due to its competitive financial performance and attractive IRR. Moreover, if the interest rate remains lower or equal to ten percent, it encourages exploring debt financing, providing insights for AYR Co. in making enlightened strategic investment decisions.

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Published
2024-03-01
How to Cite
Ehizojie, L., Louis, R. S., Chukwu, N., & Matthew, A. (2024). Strategic Investment Decision-Making: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Project Aspire and Project Wolf Utilizing Investment Appraisal Techniques and Financial Source Impact on Weighted Average Cost of Capital. International Journal of Social Science Research and Review, 7(3), 251-271. https://doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v7i3.2090