The cost of preferred stock is the cost of debt. because preferred stock is debt. Select one: a. Higher than, less risky than b. The same as the same risk as. c. Higher then, riskier than d. Lower than, less risky than e. Lower than the same risk as All of the followings are included in the criteria used in the screening process, except: Select one: a. Market share b. Profitability G. degree of loverage d. Market segment. e. Public or private target