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SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR (SSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SSL - US8038663006 - ADR

6.74 USD
-0.04 (-0.59%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:04:01 PM
6.82 USD
+0.08 (+1.19%)
Pre-Market: 9/2/2025, 4:03:45 AM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall SSL gets a fundamental rating of 4 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. SSL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SSL was profitable.
SSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years SSL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years SSL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
SSL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSSL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50B -50B

1.2 Ratios

SSL's Return On Assets of -13.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SSL is outperformed by 77.11% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -33.26%, SSL is doing worse than 78.31% of the companies in the same industry.
SSL's Return On Invested Capital of 8.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSL outperforms 78.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -13.4%
ROE -33.26%
ROIC 8.78%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

SSL's Operating Margin of 15.82% is amongst the best of the industry. SSL outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
SSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SSL has a Gross Margin of 50.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SSL outperforms 95.18% of its industry peers.
SSL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.82%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.05%
OM growth 3Y1.72%
OM growth 5Y2.63%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.77%
GM growth 5Y-2.12%
SSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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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.
SSL Yearly Shares OutstandingSSL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 200M 400M 600M
SSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100B 200B 300B 400B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.81, we must say that SSL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.81, SSL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.40% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSL is 11.43, which is on the high side as it means it would take SSL, 11.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SSL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.43. This is in the better half of the industry: SSL outperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that SSL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.79, SSL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 11.43
Altman-Z 1.81
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC15.32%
SSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50B 100B 150B 200B

2.3 Liquidity

SSL has a Current Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that SSL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SSL (1.83) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that SSL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.16, SSL is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.16
SSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 108.55%, which is quite impressive.
SSL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.34% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)108.55%
EPS 3Y-9.34%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1347.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-8.52%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.56% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, SSL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-15.72%
EPS Next 2Y1.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
SSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B
SSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 20 40 60

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.37, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSL.
SSL's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSL is cheaper than 97.59% of the companies in the same industry.
SSL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.13.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.00, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSL.
SSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSL is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.37
Fwd PE 4
SSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SSL is valued cheaper than 95.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.42
EV/EBITDA N/A
SSL Per share dataSSL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

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 3.44. SSL pays more dividend than 90.36% of the companies in the same industry.
SSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.02%

5.2 History

SSL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
SSL Yearly Dividends per shareSSL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y1.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B -20B -40B -60B -80B

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SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR

NYSE:SSL (8/29/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

Premarket: 6.82 +0.08 (+1.19%)

6.74

-0.04 (-0.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)08-25 2025-08-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23
Inst Owners55.5%
Inst Owner Change8.18%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.29B
Analysts78.57
Price Target9.19 (36.35%)
Short Float %1.13%
Short Ratio4.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)6.4%
PT rev (3m)6.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.37
Fwd PE 4
P/S 0.29
P/FCF 6.42
P/OCF 1.84
P/B 0.51
P/tB 0.52
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2
EY29.67%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY24.99%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY15.57%
OCF(TTM)3.66
OCFY54.36%
SpS23.33
BVpS13.24
TBVpS13.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -13.4%
ROE -33.26%
ROCE 13.66%
ROIC 8.78%
ROICexc 10.13%
ROICexgc 10.22%
OM 15.82%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.05%
FCFM 4.5%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y1.72%
OM growth 5Y2.63%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.77%
GM growth 5Y-2.12%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 11.43
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 11.21%
Interest Coverage -4.64
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 1.81
F-Score5
WACC15.32%
ROIC/WACC0.57
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)9.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.26%
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-15.72%
EPS Next 2Y1.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-8.52%
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.31%
EBIT growth 3Y12.77%
EBIT growth 5Y9.01%
EBIT Next Year8.36%
EBIT Next 3Y9.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y12725.8%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y42.79%
OCF growth 3Y-3.38%
OCF growth 5Y-1.38%