Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US) adds Valuation Models, and Financials coverage that FinancialJuice skips.
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Tool Comparison
Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US) vs FinancialJuice comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
FinancialJuice includes News, Alerts, Calendar, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Central Bank Watcher, and Blogs categories that Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US) omits.
FinancialJuice offers mobile access, which Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US) skips.
In depth comparison
Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US)
pages.stern.nyu.edu
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
US industry-level WACC dataset compiled by Prof. Aswath Damodaran. Includes sector betas, cost of equity, cost of debt (pre/after-tax), capital structure weights, and industry counts. Updated annually (January snapshot). Best used as a sector baseline; company-specific WACC should adjust for firm capital structure, tax, and risk. See 'Cost of Capital Central' for methodology deep-dives.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- US industry table with: Industry, # of firms, Beta, Cost of Equity, E/(D+E), Std. Dev. in stock, Cost of Debt, Tax Rate, After‑tax Cost of Debt, D/(D+E), and WACC.
- Direct Excel download (wacc.xls) for offline analysis.
- Annual ‘Data used as of January’ snapshot; site also links to global datasets hub.
- Methodology resources: lectures/notes on estimating beta, cost of equity, and WACC (bottom‑up betas, unlevering/re‑levering, ERP usage).
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FinancialJuice
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Real‑time multi‑asset news platform with **live voice squawk** and **text headlines** for day traders. Free account provides access to the feed; **Pro/Elite** adds **zero‑delay voice & text**, **real‑time calendar**, **event triggers**, and **News Desk Chat**. Includes global economic calendar coverage (20+ countries) and iOS/Android apps. TradingView price widgets are embedded for quick chart context.
Categories
Platforms
WebMobile
Pricing
FreeSubscriptionOne-time
Quick highlights
- Live voice squawk + real‑time text headlines (market‑moving news).
- Real‑time economic calendar with global data/events.
- Event triggers & newsroom chat (Pro/Elite).
- Customisable regional filters (20+ countries) for calendars.
- Native iOS & Android apps; web platform for desktop.
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Where they differ
Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US)
Distinct strengths include:
- US industry table with: Industry, # of firms, Beta, Cost of Equity, E/(D+E), Std. Dev. in stock, Cost of Debt, Tax Rate, After‑tax Cost of Debt, D/(D+E), and WACC.
- Direct Excel download (wacc.xls) for offline analysis.
- Annual ‘Data used as of January’ snapshot; site also links to global datasets hub.
- Methodology resources: lectures/notes on estimating beta, cost of equity, and WACC (bottom‑up betas, unlevering/re‑levering, ERP usage).
FinancialJuice
Distinct strengths include:
- Live voice squawk + real‑time text headlines (market‑moving news).
- Real‑time economic calendar with global data/events.
- Event triggers & newsroom chat (Pro/Elite).
- Customisable regional filters (20+ countries) for calendars.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US) | FinancialJuice |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Interest Rates, Education Unique: Valuation Models, Financials | Shared: Interest Rates, Education Unique: News, Alerts, Calendar, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Central Bank Watcher, Blogs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Real Estate | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription, One-time |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US) and FinancialJuice both support?
Both platforms cover Interest Rates, and Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US) and FinancialJuice require subscriptions?
Both Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US) and FinancialJuice keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
FinancialJuice ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Damodaran — Cost of Capital by Sector (US) differentiates itself with US industry table with: Industry, # of firms, Beta, Cost of Equity, E/(D+E), Std. Dev. in stock, Cost of Debt, Tax Rate, After‑tax Cost of Debt, D/(D+E), and WACC., Direct Excel download (wacc.xls) for offline analysis., and Annual ‘Data used as of January’ snapshot; site also links to global datasets hub., whereas FinancialJuice stands out for Live voice squawk + real‑time text headlines (market‑moving news)., Real‑time economic calendar with global data/events., and Event triggers & newsroom chat (Pro/Elite)..
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