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Sasol Ltd (SSL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Sasol Ltd stock (SSL) is currently trading at $12.89. Sasol Ltd PE ratio is 58.05. Sasol Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.03. Analyst consensus price target for SSL is $7.40. WallStSmart rates SSL as Underperform.

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SSL

Sasol

NYSEBASIC MATERIALS
$12.89
$0.12 (0.94%)
52W$2.78
$12.93
Target$7.40-42.6%

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SSL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Sasol Ltd (SSL)

Margin of Safety
-406.0%
Significantly Overvalued
SSL Fair Value
$1.50
Graham Formula
Current Price
$12.89
$11.39 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $1.50
Overvalued
Price $12.89
Graham IV $1.50
Analyst $7.40

SSL trades 406% above its Graham fair value of $1.50, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Sasol Ltd (SSL) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Sasol Ltd (SSL) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.1410/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.0310/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
0.8810/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Market CapQuality
$8.14B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
7.81
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.0326
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.822
Undervalued

Sasol Ltd (SSL) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 1.5/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-94.80%0/10

Earnings declining -94.80%, profits shrinking

Return on EquityProfitability
2.47%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Operating MarginProfitability
9.79%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Revenue GrowthGrowth
0.20%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 0.20% annually

Profit MarginProfitability
0.97%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Institutional Own.Quality
3.75%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 3.75%

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
58.05
Overvalued
Trailing P/E
58.05
Overvalued
SSL Target Price
$7.4
11% Downside

Sasol Ltd (SSL) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 49/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.14), Price/Sales (0.03), Price/Book (0.88) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 0.20%, EPS Growth at -94.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.47%, Operating Margin at 9.79%, Profit Margin at 0.97%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.47% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 0.20% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

SSL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

SSL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.03x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.13x (3th percentile). The current valuation is 89% below its historical high of 0.3x set in Apr 2006, and 63% above its historical low of 0.02x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.0x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Sasol Ltd (SSL) · BASIC MATERIALSSPECIALTY CHEMICALS

The Big Picture

Sasol Ltd operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 249.4B with 0% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 1.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 784M in free cash flow and 9.0B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Low Return on Equity

ROE of 2.5% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Sasol Ltd push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 58.0x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Sasol Ltd.

Bottom Line

Sasol Ltd offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions

Total Buys
0
Total Sells
0

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 10:00:58 AM

About Sasol Ltd(SSL)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

BASIC MATERIALS

Industry

SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

Country

USA

Sasol Limited is an integrated energy and chemical company in South Africa. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Visit Sasol Ltd (SSL) Website
SASOL PLACE, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 2196