Over the last 5 years, Deccan Cements (DECM) has followed a prudent course by delivering stable operating results (bottom EBITDA margins of 13% in FY13 and FY14) in a volatile market and paying off its debt ahead of schedule (Net D/E now 0.2x vs 1.8x in FY09). Further, its capital base is one of the lowest in the industry, and will help deliver strong return ratios (RoE/RoIC: 20/27% in FY19E).