Southern Sun Limited

JSE:SSU Stock Report

Market Cap: R13.0b

Southern Sun Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Southern Sun is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 10.2% and 5% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 10.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 13% in 3 years.

Key information

10.2%

Earnings growth rate

10.72%

EPS growth rate

Hospitality earnings growth21.6%
Revenue growth rate5.0%
Future return on equity13.00%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated27 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 16

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.
Narrative Update • Jun 01

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.
New Narrative • Sep 01

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.
Analysis Article • Oct 12

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...
Analysis Article • Nov 29

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...
Analysis Article • Sep 14

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...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

JSE:SSU - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (ZAR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
3/31/20298,3391,6581,3882,1561
3/31/20287,9041,4591,3171,9531
3/31/20277,5051,2891,2781,7951
3/31/20267,1901,2371,0631,681N/A
12/31/20256,9781,1291,0121,650N/A
9/30/20256,7651,0219611,619N/A
6/30/20256,6871,0239851,574N/A
3/31/20256,6091,0241,0081,528N/A
12/31/20246,4169799601,429N/A
9/30/20246,2239339111,330N/A
6/30/20246,1358959651,345N/A
3/31/20246,0478561,0181,359N/A
12/31/20236,2707659411,233N/A
9/30/20236,4936738641,106N/A
6/30/20236,1397089521,211N/A
3/31/20235,7857431,0401,315N/A
12/31/20224,7455738551,095N/A
9/30/20223,704402669874N/A
6/30/20223,123159454577N/A
3/31/20222,541-84239280N/A
12/31/20212,082-48260105N/A
9/30/20211,622-881-120-70N/A
6/30/20211,330-888-288-232N/A
3/31/20211,038-896-456-394N/A
12/31/20201,884-1,011-231-130N/A
9/30/20202,730-1,126-7133N/A
6/30/20203,603-1,011141378N/A
3/31/20204,475-896288623N/A
12/31/20194,457-451N/A651N/A
9/30/20194,439-6N/A679N/A
6/30/20194,414-52N/A605N/A
3/31/20194,389-98N/A530N/A
3/31/20184,364495N/A558N/A
3/31/20174,129890N/A569N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: SSU's forecast earnings growth (10.2% per year) is above the savings rate (9.8%).

Earnings vs Market: SSU's earnings (10.2% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the ZA market (15.6% per year).

High Growth Earnings: SSU's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: SSU's revenue (5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the ZA market (8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: SSU's revenue (5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: SSU's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (13%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/10 14:17
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/09 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2026/03/31

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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.

AnalystInstitution
Luyanda NjiloNedbank Corporate and Investment Bank