For 2QFY2016, NCC reported a favorable standalone earnings performance, reflecting better than expected execution, and lower yoy interest expenses owing to decline in debt. On the top-line front, NCC (standalone) reported a 6.6% yoy decline to Rs2,096cr. On a sequential basis, the top-line grew 21.7%. Stronger execution seen across Water, Environment & Railways (WER) and the Buildings and Roads (B&R;) segment, and sale of a land parcel (worth Rs29.9cr), contributed to the better-thanexpected 2QFY2016 revenues. NCC reported a 72bp yoy EBITDA margin improvement to 8.8%, owing to 21.3% yoy decline in raw material expenses and real estate transaction. Expansion in EBITDA margin on yoy basis coupled with lower yoy interest expenses led to PAT coming in at Rs55cr for the quarter as against Rs22cr in 2QFY2015. NCCs outstanding order book as of 2QFY2016 stands at Rs17,487cr (exc. international business, order book to LTM sales ratio stands at 1.8x), indicating a 14.3% yoy decline. Outlook and valuation: NCCs stock price has run-up by 36.9% in the last 12 months, mainly owing to the balance sheet de-leveraging exercise pursued by the company. NCC aims to repay debt by around Rs200-300cr through proceeds of stake sale. However stretched working capital cycle will likely...