With a further pickup in NHAI orders in 2HFY19E, EPC players will only add to their FY18E book/bill of ~ 3.3x. This should address longevity concerns on their earnings up-cycle. For HG, EPS should rise to Rs 24.7/sh in FY20E. HG has a firm grip over working capital (and hence, debt) and should deliver high RoEs >20%. We initiate coverage with a TP of Rs 386/sh (valuing core EPC operations at 15x FY20E EPS) with a BUY rating. HG Infra Engineering (HG) is an EPC company with focus on highways, roads and bridges in addition to civil works and water supply projects. It has been a sub-contractor for established players like L&T;, Tata Projects and IRB Infra. Strong and persistent execution has helped it transform from a sub-contractor to a frontline EPC bidder. HG has grown to pre-qualify for projects up to Rs 11.2/16.0bn in EPC/HAM respectively. The transformation is visible, with HG quadrupling its revenues over FY13-18.