SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR (SSL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SSL • US8038663006
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13.135 USD
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This SSL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SSL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SSL was profitable.
- SSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SSL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years SSL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SSL has a Return On Assets of 1.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: SSL outperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
- SSL has a better Return On Equity (4.44%) than 63.86% of its industry peers.
- SSL has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: SSL outperforms 74.70% of its industry peers.
| 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.72%, SSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- SSL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of SSL (14.67%) is better than 75.90% of its industry peers.
- SSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of SSL (48.16%) is better than 91.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SSL has declined.
| 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. SSL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- SSL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
- SSL has an Altman-Z score of 2.01. This is not the best score and indicates that SSL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SSL's Altman-Z score of 2.01 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSL outperforms 51.81% 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.
- SSL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.36. This is in the better half of the industry: SSL outperforms 67.47% 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.
- SSL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.68) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC21.47%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that SSL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of SSL (1.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SSL has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. 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 Quick ratio (1.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. SSL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 142.37%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, SSL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -9.34% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, SSL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.43% 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)142.37%
EPS 3Y-9.34%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.52%
Sales Q2Q%0.23%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SSL will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.14% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SSL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-36.17%
EPS Next 2Y-12.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y1.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SSL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.34, the valuation of SSL can be described as very cheap.
- 97.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- SSL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.75, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.18, the valuation of SSL can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SSL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- SSL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SSL indicates a rather cheap valuation: SSL is cheaper than 87.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.16 | ||
| 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-12.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.14%
5. SSL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.02%, SSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- SSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.04. SSL pays more dividend than 93.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, 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-12.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.14%
SSL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:SSL (3/31/2026, 12:08:04 PM)
13.135
+0.03 (+0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners65.8%
Inst Owner Change6.93%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.37B
Revenue(TTM)249.38B
Net Income(TTM)6.77B
Analysts72.86
Price Target10.24 (-22.04%)
Short Float %0.6%
Short Ratio1.08
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%
PT rev (3m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.76 | ||
| P/B | 0.94 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.79
EY13.63%
EPS(NY)1.61
Fwd EY12.23%
FCF(TTM)1.18
FCFY8.96%
OCF(TTM)3.5
OCFY26.62%
SpS22.74
BVpS13.91
TBVpS13.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.67
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 | 2.01 |
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)142.37%
EPS 3Y-9.34%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.57%
EPS Next Y-36.17%
EPS Next 2Y-12.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.52%
Sales Q2Q%0.23%
Revenue Next Year-4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y1.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y20.44%
EBIT Next Year30.87%
EBIT Next 3Y20.17%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 4 / 10.