Sasol (SSL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sasol (NYSE:SSL) is a global integrated energy and chemical company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in the 1950s, the company leverages proprietary gas-to-liquids (GTL) and coal-to-liquids (CTL) technologies to convert feedstocks into liquid fuels and chemical products. Sasol serves a diverse range of industrial and consumer markets, positioning itself at the intersection of energy production and specialty chemicals.

The company’s core business activities span the production of synthetic fuels, pipeline gas, and a wide array of chemical intermediates. Sasol’s operations include world-scale manufacturing facilities in Southern Africa, North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as interests in upstream natural gas exploration and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects. This global footprint supports integrated value chains from feedstock sourcing to end-user delivery.

Sasol’s product portfolio encompasses base chemicals such as ethylene, propylene, and ammonia, as well as performance chemicals including solvents, surfactants, waxes, and polymer esters. These products serve end markets in automotive, packaging, personal care, agriculture, and mining, among others. The company also invests in research and development to enhance process efficiency and develop next-generation materials.

Led by CEO Fleetwood Grobler, Sasol employs a geographically diverse leadership team committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability. With operations in over 30 countries, the company is advancing energy transition initiatives, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and exploring bio-based feedstocks. Sasol’s long-term strategy focuses on resilient growth through technological leadership and responsible resource management.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $5.09 to $5.21
• 50-Day Range: $3.42 to $5.45
• 52-Week Range: $2.78 to $8.40
• Volume: 1.31 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.21 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.33 billion
• P/E Ratio: 2.26
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Sasol Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Sasol scored higher than 67% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 118th out of 266 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Sasol.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.93%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Sasol are expected to grow by 8.93% in the coming year, from $1.68 to $1.83 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Sasol is 2.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.91.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Sasol is 2.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 61.77.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Sasol has a PEG Ratio of 0.17. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Sasol has a P/B Ratio of 0.42. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.05% of the float of Sasol has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sasol has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sasol has recently decreased by 2.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Sasol does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Sasol does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.05% of the float of Sasol has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sasol has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sasol has recently decreased by 2.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.16

News Sentiment

Sasol has a news sentiment score of 0.16. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Sasol this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for SSL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

9 people have added Sasol to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 350% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Sasol insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.00% of the stock of Sasol is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 1.21% of the stock of Sasol is held by institutions.

SSL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SSL shares performed this year?

Sasol's stock was trading at $4.56 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SSL shares have increased by 12.6% and is now trading at $5.1350.

Does Sasol have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Sasol: Gemini HDPE LLC, Natref, Sasol Africa (Pty) Ltd, Sasol Canada Holdings Limited, Sasol Chemicals North America LLC, Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC, Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC, and more.

Who are Sasol's major shareholders?

Sasol's top institutional investors include Parallel Advisors LLC.

How do I buy shares of Sasol?

Shares of SSL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Sasol own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Sasol investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), NVIDIA (NVDA), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Pfizer (PFE), Meta Platforms (META) and AT&T (T).

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/18/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL - INTL INTGD
• Sub-Industry: Petroleum And Natural Gas
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SSL
• CIK: 314590
• Web: www.sasol.com
• Phone: (710) 344-5000
• Fax: 27-11-788-5092
• Employees: 28,141
• Year Founded: 1950

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 2.27
• Forward P/E Ratio: 3.07
• P/E Growth: 0.17
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $14.72 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.23
• Cash Flow: $2.32 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.22
• Book Value: $12.16 per share
• Price / Book: 0.42

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 648,470,000
• Free Float: 641,990,000
• Market Cap: $3.34 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.76