The cost of retained earnings is the opportunity cost of reinvesting earnings back into the company rather than distributing them as dividends to shareholders. It represents the return that shareholders expect from the company’s reinvested profits. This cost is crucial for evaluating the potential benefits of internal financing compared to external funding options. The cost of retained earnings is often used in calculating the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
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