Sasol Limited
SSLBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Sasol Limited (SSL) is listed under Specialty Chemicals. Valued at $8.05B, SSL is a mid-cap name in its sector. It offers bitumen, industrial heating fuels, naphtha, lubricants and lubricant base oils, liquefied petroleum gas, automotive and industrial lubricants, greases, cleansers and degreasers, automotive fuels, and burner fuels or domestic, as well as illuminating paraffin transport fuels, such as petrol, diesel, and jet fuels.
Market Cap
$8.05B
Beta
-0.24
P/E (TTM)
54.91
P/E (Fwd)
5.60
EPS (TTM)
$0.23
EPS (Fwd)
$2.26
ROE
2.5%
ROA
5.7%
Cash
$33.42B
Total Debt
$110.43B
Free CF
$4.71B
52W Change
184.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, SSL has $33.42B in cash with $110.43B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $4.71B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 2.5%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.7% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $272.75B (2022) to $249.10B (2025).
SSL's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Sasol Limited's trajectory.