SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR (SSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SSL - US8038663006 - ADR
6.87 USD
+0.46 (+7.18%)
6.87 USD
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Overall SSL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SSL against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While SSL is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on SSL.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SSL had positive earnings in the past year.
SSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SSL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SSL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SSL has a better Return On Assets (1.88%) than 62.65% of its industry peers.
SSL has a better Return On Equity (4.44%) than 62.65% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.92%, SSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 4.44% | ||
| ROIC | 7.92% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of SSL (2.72%) is better than 62.65% of its industry peers.
SSL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.67%, SSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.70% of the companies in the same industry.
SSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 48.16%, SSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
SSL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.72% | ||
| GM | 48.16% |
OM growth 3Y-16.24%
OM growth 5Y14.14%
PM growth 3Y-42.49%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.06%
GM growth 5Y-1.77%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SSL is destroying value.
SSL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.80, we must say that SSL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSL's Altman-Z score of 1.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSL outperforms 50.60% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSL is 9.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take SSL, 9.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSL (9.36) is better than 68.67% of its industry peers.
SSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating SSL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.68, SSL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC21.47%
2.3 Liquidity
SSL has a Current Ratio of 1.87. This is a normal value and indicates that SSL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SSL has a Current ratio (1.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that SSL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SSL has a Quick ratio of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SSL outperforms 49.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 108.55% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.34% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, SSL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.46% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SSL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)108.55%
EPS 3Y-9.34%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1347.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.52%
Sales Q2Q%-8.52%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.13% on average over the next years.
SSL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y-31.25%
EPS Next 2Y-4.51%
EPS Next 3Y4.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.24 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSL.
97.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SSL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.70, the valuation of SSL can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSL indicates a rather cheap valuation: SSL is cheaper than 98.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SSL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SSL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SSL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.51%
EPS Next 3Y4.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SSL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.02%, which is a nice return.
SSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.36. SSL pays more dividend than 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, SSL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.02% |
5.2 History
SSL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.51%
EPS Next 3Y4.13%
6.87
+0.46 (+7.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners65.25%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.38B
Revenue(TTM)249.10B
Net Income(TTM)6.77B
Analysts77.14
Price Target10.25 (49.2%)
Short Float %0.68%
Short Ratio3.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.02% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.71%
PT rev (3m)2.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 0.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.12
EY30.86%
EPS(NY)1.46
Fwd EY21.26%
FCF(TTM)1.22
FCFY17.76%
OCF(TTM)3.63
OCFY52.77%
SpS23.57
BVpS14.42
TBVpS14.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 4.44% | ||
| ROCE | 12.6% | ||
| ROIC | 7.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.53% | ||
| OM | 14.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.72% | ||
| GM | 48.16% | ||
| FCFM | 5.18% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-16.24%
OM growth 5Y14.14%
PM growth 3Y-42.49%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.06%
GM growth 5Y-1.77%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | -4.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 190.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
F-Score5
WACC21.47%
ROIC/WACC0.37
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)10.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)108.55%
EPS 3Y-9.34%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1347.31%
EPS Next Y-31.25%
EPS Next 2Y-4.51%
EPS Next 3Y4.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.52%
Sales Q2Q%-8.52%
Revenue Next Year-1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y20.44%
EBIT Next Year36.69%
EBIT Next 3Y22.35%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y3260.54%
FCF growth 3Y-9.74%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y28.76%
OCF growth 3Y-1.63%
OCF growth 5Y6.39%
SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR / SSL FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR (SSL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SSL.
What is the valuation status of SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR (SSL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR (SSL). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR (SSL) stock?
SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR (SSL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for SSL stock?
The financial health rating of SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR (SSL) is 3 / 10.