Southern Sun (SSU) Stock Overview
Owns, leases, and manages hotels in South Africa, Mozambique, the Seychelles, Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, and Zambia. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
Rewards
Risk Analysis
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SSU Community Fair Values
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | R9.83 |
| 52 Week High | R11.59 |
| 52 Week Low | R8.27 |
| Beta | 0.13 |
| 1 Month Change | -3.34% |
| 3 Month Change | -5.39% |
| 1 Year Change | 3.80% |
| 3 Year Change | 134.05% |
| 5 Year Change | 244.91% |
| Change since IPO | 145.75% |
Recent News & Updates
SSU: Dividend And EPS Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their ZAR fair value estimate for Southern Sun unchanged at ZAR13.50 per share, with only marginal tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and assumed future P/E. This reflects fine tuning of their valuation framework rather than a shift in the overall price target view.SSU: Dividend Visibility And Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their ZAR price target for Southern Sun from ZAR10.70 to ZAR13.50, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, adjusted revenue growth expectations, a higher projected profit margin, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Southern Sun announced an annual dividend of ZAR0.3000 per share.Recent updates
SSU: Dividend And EPS Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their ZAR fair value estimate for Southern Sun unchanged at ZAR13.50 per share, with only marginal tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and assumed future P/E. This reflects fine tuning of their valuation framework rather than a shift in the overall price target view.SSU: Dividend Visibility And Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their ZAR price target for Southern Sun from ZAR10.70 to ZAR13.50, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, adjusted revenue growth expectations, a higher projected profit margin, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Southern Sun announced an annual dividend of ZAR0.3000 per share.Cape Town Tourism And Property Upgrades Will Drive Future Value
Key Takeaways Recovery in tourism and ongoing property upgrades are driving higher occupancy, improved brand perception, and expanding revenue and margins. Strong balance sheet and operational efficiency enable flexibility for buybacks, expansion, and shareholder returns amid rising African demand.Earnings Tell The Story For Southern Sun Limited (JSE:SSU) As Its Stock Soars 28%
Despite an already strong run, Southern Sun Limited ( JSE:SSU ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 28% in the...Southern Sun (JSE:SSU) Is Posting Promising Earnings But The Good News Doesn’t Stop There
Investors signalled that they were pleased with Southern Sun Limited's ( JSE:SSU ) most recent earnings report...Southern Sun Limited's (JSE:SSU) CEO Looks Due For A Compensation Raise
Key Insights Southern Sun will host its Annual General Meeting on 20th of September CEO Marcel von Aulock's total...Shareholder Returns
| SSU | ZA Hospitality | ZA Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.5% | -2.2% | -1.7% |
| 1Y | 3.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% |
Return vs Industry: SSU matched the ZA Hospitality industry which returned 4.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SSU underperformed the ZA Market which returned 9.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SSU volatility | |
|---|---|
| SSU Average Weekly Movement | 2.8% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 4.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in ZA Market | 9.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in ZA Market | 2.7% |
Stable Share Price: SSU has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the ZA market.
Volatility Over Time: SSU's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 5,435 | Marcel von Aulock | www.southernsun.com |
Southern Sun Limited owns, leases, and manages hotels in South Africa, Mozambique, the Seychelles, Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, and Zambia. The company operates through four segments: Manco, Sandton Consortium, SA Portfolio, and Offshore. It operates hotels and resorts under the Southern Sun Hotels, Southern Sun Resorts, StayEasy, Garden Court, SUN1, SunSquare, and Sandton Convention Centre brands, as well as Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa, Mount Grace Hotel & Spa, Sandton Sun & Towers, Beverly Hills, 54 on Bath, and Paradise Sun brands.
Southern Sun Limited Fundamentals Summary
| SSU fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | R12.93b |
| Earnings (TTM) | R1.24b |
| Revenue (TTM) | R7.19b |
Is SSU overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SSU income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | R7.19b |
| Cost of Revenue | R1.86b |
| Gross Profit | R5.33b |
| Other Expenses | R4.09b |
| Earnings | R1.24b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.94 |
| Gross Margin | 74.09% |
| Net Profit Margin | 17.20% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 5.6% |
How did SSU perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/09 13:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Southern Sun Limited is covered by 1 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Luyanda Njilo | Nedbank Corporate and Investment Bank |