Southern Sun Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Southern Sun has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 62.4%, while the Hospitality industry saw earnings growing at 49.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 28% per year. Southern Sun's return on equity is 11.1%, and it has net margins of 15.1%.
Key information
62.41%
Earnings growth rate
63.91%
EPS growth rate
| Hospitality Industry Growth | 21.96% |
| Revenue growth rate | 27.98% |
| Return on equity | 11.14% |
| Net Margin | 15.09% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
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%
Oct 12
Southern Sun (JSE:SSU) Is Posting Promising Earnings But The Good News Doesn’t Stop There
Nov 29Southern Sun Limited's (JSE:SSU) CEO Looks Due For A Compensation Raise
Sep 14Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Southern Sun makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 25 | 6,765 | 1,021 | 147 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 6,687 | 1,023 | 147 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 6,609 | 1,024 | 147 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 6,416 | 979 | 143 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 6,223 | 933 | 138 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 6,135 | 895 | 138 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 6,047 | 856 | 138 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 6,270 | 765 | 69 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 6,493 | 673 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 6,139 | 708 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 5,785 | 743 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 4,745 | 573 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,704 | 402 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 3,123 | 159 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,541 | -84 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,082 | -482 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,622 | -881 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,330 | -888 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,038 | -896 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,884 | -1,011 | 126 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,730 | -1,126 | 252 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 3,603 | -1,011 | 252 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 4,475 | -896 | 252 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 4,457 | -451 | 230 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 4,439 | -6 | 208 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 4,414 | -52 | 208 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 4,389 | -98 | 208 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 4,364 | 495 | 194 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 4,129 | 890 | 166 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: SSU has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: SSU's current net profit margins (15.1%) are higher than last year (15%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SSU has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 62.4% per year.
Accelerating Growth: SSU's earnings growth over the past year (9.4%) is below its 5-year average (62.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: SSU earnings growth over the past year (9.4%) did not outperform the Hospitality industry 12.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: SSU's Return on Equity (11.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/01/21 00:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/01/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
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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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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 |