DCF Inputs

I am working on a DCF, in particalur the WACC calculation.

I am clear on the theorectical concept of WACC (WACC = cost of equity * % equity + cost of debt * % debt * (1-tax)) but am struggling to get inputs 

  • How do you normally get the cost of debt value? This is for a private company, so no publicly traded bonds. Do you its comps?
  • What about Beta - how do you get this? 
  • We are also including a country risk premium to the CAPM formula - how should I get this?
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