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Sasol LimitedNYSE:SSL Stock Report

Market Cap US$8.6b
Share Price
US$13.35
US$12.31
8.4% overvalued intrinsic discount
1Y225.6%
7D0.2%
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Sasol Limited

NYSE:SSL Stock Report

Market Cap: US$8.6b

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Sasol
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceR13.35
52 Week HighR14.37
52 Week LowR3.90
Beta-0.24
1 Month Change9.79%
3 Month Change72.48%
1 Year Change225.61%
3 Year Change8.45%
5 Year Change-17.49%
Change since IPO160.49%

Recent News & Updates

Seeking Alpha Feb 24

Sasol: This Attractively Valued Company Might Be Worth Taking A Chance On

Summary Sasol Limited reported H1 2026 earnings sharply below the prior year, driven by lower oil prices and currency headwinds, not operational issues. SSL’s R3.9 billion impairment on its Mozambique gas project reflects delayed monetization and currency effects but does not impact cash or project viability. At a forward P/E of 5.86, SSL trades at a deep discount to global energy peers, suggesting the market is overly pessimistic about its prospects. Despite macro-driven earnings weakness, SSL’s dominant position and undervaluation present a compelling risk-reward for investors willing to look past near-term volatility. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Feb 24

Sasol: This Attractively Valued Company Might Be Worth Taking A Chance On

Summary Sasol Limited reported H1 2026 earnings sharply below the prior year, driven by lower oil prices and currency headwinds, not operational issues. SSL’s R3.9 billion impairment on its Mozambique gas project reflects delayed monetization and currency effects but does not impact cash or project viability. At a forward P/E of 5.86, SSL trades at a deep discount to global energy peers, suggesting the market is overly pessimistic about its prospects. Despite macro-driven earnings weakness, SSL’s dominant position and undervaluation present a compelling risk-reward for investors willing to look past near-term volatility. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 20

The Bottom Fishing Club: Sasol Represents Deep Value In Energy

Summary Sasol Limited faces challenges from declining oil/gas prices, underperforming coal operations, and an underutilized chemical plant in Louisiana. The stock quote has dropped 40% over the past year and 80% from its June 2022 peak, despite little meaningful change in assets owned or the balance sheet. SSL offers deep long-term value, especially if energy prices rise in 2025, with an 'A+' Quant Valuation Grade from Seeking Alpha. A major shift in technical momentum to the upside appears to be underway in January 2025. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 18

Sasol Limited: Still A Hold In Line With Cost Management Transition Plan

Summary Sasol Limited is a hold due to its focus on cost/capital management and improving production processes amid challenging conditions. Sasol's revenue dipped 5% YoY in Q3 2024, but it aims to increase coal mining production and reduce costs through AI and the CQIP. The collaboration with Eskom aims to secure long-term gas supplies and enhance South Africa’s energy mix, aiding the country's energy transition. Despite financial challenges, including a net debt of $4.1 billion, Sasol's stock is undervalued with potential upside, supported by its strategic initiatives. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jun 24

Sasol Limited: A Potential Inflection Story

Summary Sasol, a diversified company in mining, energy, and chemicals, is at a potential inflection point due to chemical sector recovery and political changes in South Africa. Operational cost optimizations and the absence of further shareholder value-eroding expansive plans are likely to lead to a significant increase in free cash flow generation. The increased free cash flow can be used to fund both greater shareholder returns and green energy investments. Despite high political and operational risks, given the material discount to the replacement value of its assets, the margin of safety seems sufficient to warrant a buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 03

Sasol Limited: Energy Transition Key To Future Growth Prospects

Summary Sasol Limited appoints Simon Baloyi as its new CEO, focusing on the company's energy transition to a net-zero carbon future. Sasol aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 and has made progress in its green transitioning projects, including the production of green hydrogen. The company faces challenges such as high GHG emissions, activist actions, and economic obstacles, but has strong engineering expertise and strategic partnerships to support its renewable energy growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 14

Sasol Limited: Undervaluation Presents Excellent Opportunity

Summary Sasol pays out a solid dividend that rewards shareholders with consistent income. Sasol's innovation strategy will improve margins and its product line resulting in compounding growth. Assuming my DCF figures, Sasol is currently undervalued resulting in a buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Aug 25

Sasol Limited: Share Price Decline Is Warranted As Guidance Disappoints

Summary Sasol Limited is facing a difficult market environment, with falling demand and a projected 16% decline in EBITDA by 2023. The company's broad set of markets and diverse operations have led to faltering performances and a downward trend in the share price. The management is focused on securing market positions and generating shareholder returns, but the poor performance and decreasing share price make it a risky investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha May 31

Sasol Limited: Global Expansion Stabilizing Business Performance

Summary Sasol Limited is a buy due to its global expansion, undervaluation, and strong financial performance from recent earnings. The company's geographic expansion strategy allows it to tap into diverse markets and leverage local opportunities. Despite macroeconomic risks and challenges, Sasol remains undervalued, highlighting considerable long-term upside potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 21

Sasol GAAP EPS of R24.55, revenue of R151.75B

Sasol press release (NYSE:SSL): 1H GAAP EPS of R24.55. Revenue of R151.75B (+26.6% Y/Y). EBIT of R24.2B compared to R24.3B in the prior period. Adjusted EBITDA of R32.0B remained in line with the prior period of R31.8B. Basic earnings per share decreased by 3% to R23.23 per share compared to the prior period. Headline earnings per share increased by more than 100% to R30.90 per share compared to the prior period. Capital expenditure of R16.3B compared to R10.4B in the prior period, in line with market guidance. Working capital ratio of 14.2% compared to 14.6% at 30 June 2022. Gearing increased to 47.3% from 41.8% at 30 June 2022.
Seeking Alpha Jan 24

Sasol stock jumps 5% after posting H1 results

American Depository Shares of Sasol (NYSE:SSL) +5.1% in midday trading on Tuesday after the company reported results for the six-month period ended December 30, 2022. In Mining, H1 FY23 productivity was 930 tons per continuous miner per shift, down 5%. Export sales were 25% lower compared to H1 FY22 mainly due to ongoing operational challenges at Transnet Freight Rail and diversion of export coal to Secunda Operations. The company revised its guidance for Mining downward from 950 - 1 050 t/cm/s to 900 - 1 000 t/cm/s. In its Gas unit, gas production for H1 FY23 was 2% lower than H1 FY22 due to reduced demand from our own operations and the external market largely due to the ongoing power outages. For Fuels, Secunda Operations’ H1 FY23 production was 2% lower than H1 FY22, mainly due to the planned total shutdown and unplanned outages in this period. For its total chemicals business, external sales revenue for H1 2023 was $4.8 billion vs $4.9 billion in H1 2022. External sales volume were 3,031 kt vs 3,191 kt. Sales revenue from South African assets for H1 FY23 was 2% higher than H1 FY22 driven by higher prices, offset by lower volume. Sales revenue from American assets for H1 FY23 was 12% higher than H1 FY22 driven by higher volumes, offset by lower prices. Sales revenue from Eurasian assets for H1 FY23 was 17% lower than the prior year, largely due to lower volumes offset by higher prices.
Seeking Alpha Nov 01

Sasol stock dips on $750M convertible bonds offering

Sasol (NYSE:SSL) said its unit Sasol Financing USA launched an offering of $750M guaranteed senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2027. The company expects to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including refinancing of debt. Sasol added that the convertible bonds will be issued around Nov. 8 (the closing date). The bonds are expected to pay a coupon of between 4.0% and 4.5% per annum. These bonds will be issued at 100% of their principal amount (i.e. US$200K per convertible bond). The bonds, subject to shareholders' approval at a general meeting, will be convertible into new and/or existing ordinary shares of Sasol. SSL -7.25% to $15.61 premarket Nov. 1
Seeking Alpha Sep 08

Sasol goes ex-dividend today

Sasol (NYSE:SSL) had declared R$42.48/share annual dividend. Payable Sept. 12; for shareholders of record Sept. 9; ex-div Sept. 8. See SSL Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.
Seeking Alpha Aug 22

Sasol FY 2022 Earnings Preview

Sasol (NYSE:SSL) is scheduled to announce FY earnings results on Tuesday, August 23rd, before market open. The consensus EPS Estimate is $3.66 (-86.8% Y/Y) and the consensus Revenue Estimate is $15.46B (-92.3% Y/Y). Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 0 upward revisions and 1 downward. Revenue estimates have seen 6 upward revisions and 2 downward.
Seeking Alpha Jun 01

Sasol Limited: Time For A Pause

The Energy sector is far and away the best performer in 2022. Global oil & gas names are also performing well after years of dismal returns. Sasol, a major Energy firm in South Africa, features upward momentum, but a somewhat bearish chart.
Seeking Alpha Mar 14

Sasol: Positioned For The Energy Transition With An Attractive Valuation

Sasol is one of the largest integrated energy and chemical companies on the planet, but it is somewhat underfollowed in the market. The company has been very aggressively positioning itself to the transition to the green economy, which may endear it to ESG investors. The demand for the company's products is likely to grow significantly over the next few decades. Sasol has an incredibly strong balance sheet. The company appears undervalued relative to its peers and its EPS growth.

Shareholder Returns

SSLUS ChemicalsUS Market
7D0.2%-2.3%-0.7%
1Y225.6%7.0%24.4%

Return vs Industry: SSL exceeded the US Chemicals industry which returned 7% over the past year.

Return vs Market: SSL exceeded the US Market which returned 24.1% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is SSL's price volatile compared to industry and market?
SSL volatility
SSL Average Weekly Movement8.5%
Chemicals Industry Average Movement7.4%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.3%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: SSL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: SSL's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
195027,107Simon Baloyiwww.sasol.com

Sasol Limited operates as a chemical and energy company. It offers bitumen, industrial heating fuels, naphtha, lubricants and lubricant base oils, liquefied petroleum gas, automotive and industrial lubricants, greases, cleansers and degreasers, automotive fuels, and burner fuels or domestic, as well as illuminating paraffin transport fuels, such as petrol, diesel, and jet fuels. The company also provides methane rich and natural gas.

Sasol Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do Sasol's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
SSL fundamental statistics
Market capUS$8.55b
Earnings (TTM)US$145.15m
Revenue (TTM)US$15.03b
59.1x
P/E Ratio
0.6x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
SSL income statement (TTM)
RevenueR249.38b
Cost of RevenueR147.96b
Gross ProfitR101.42b
Other ExpensesR99.02b
EarningsR2.41b

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)3.73
Gross Margin40.67%
Net Profit Margin0.97%
Debt/Equity Ratio59.7%

How did SSL perform over the long term?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/18 12:28
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/18 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

Sasol Limited is covered by 15 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Gerhard EngelbrechtAbsa Bank Limited
Jared HooverArqaam Capital Research Offshore S.A.L.
Caroline LearmonthBarclays