Building materials: cement, aggregates, steel and glass

Cost and EBITDA per tonne of cement

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Kalinga Cement (a fictional company in Indonesia) sells cement at an average of USD 70 per tonne, delivered. Per tonne, power and fuel cost USD 20, raw materials USD 10, freight to customers USD 14, staff and other plant costs USD 9, and selling and administration USD 5. What is its EBITDA per tonne and its EBITDA margin? All figures are illustrative.

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