Sasol
About: Sasol Ltd operates as a vertically integrated chemicals and energy company through its two main businesses: Southern Africa Energy & Chemicals business; and International Chemical business. It generates maximum revenue from the Southern Africa Energy & Chemicals business. The company operates coal mines and its upstream interests in oil and gas, both of which are used as feedstock in the company's energy and chemicals operations. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa.
Employees: 28,141
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
0% less ownership
Funds ownership: 2.46% [Q4 2024] → 2.46% (-0%) [Q1 2025]
5% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 37 | Existing positions reduced: 39
7% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $72.3M [Q4 2024] → $66.9M (-$5.39M) [Q1 2025]
11% less funds holding
Funds holding: 109 [Q4 2024] → 97 (-12) [Q1 2025]
21% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $381K | Put options by funds: $483K
50% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 11 | Existing positions closed: 22
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SSL.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about SSL published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
CHANGES TO SASOL LIMITED BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JOHANNESBURG , June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In compliance with para 3.59 of the JSE Listings Requirements and para 6.39 of the JSE Debt and Specialist Securities Listings Requirements, shareholders and noteholders are advised of the following changes to the board of directors of the Company (the Board) in accordance with the Company's nomination and succession plan for directors: Appointment of independent non-executive director Ms Xikongomelo Maluleke has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of Sasol with effect from 9 June 2025. Ms Maluleke satisfies the independence requirements for directors under applicable requirements in South Africa and the United States.
Negative
Benzinga
2 weeks ago
Top 2 Materials Stocks That Are Ticking Portfolio Bombs
As of May 29, 2025, two stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
SASOL AND TRANSNET SETTLE LEGAL DISPUTES
JOHANNESBURG , May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On 20 June 2024, Sasol announced that the High Court of South Africa handed down judgment on 18 June 2024 in favour of Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd (Sasol Oil) and TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd against Transnet SOC Limited (Transnet). In terms of that judgment, Transnet was ordered to make payment to Sasol Oil of the amount of R3.9 billion plus interest.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
SASOL HOSTS CAPITAL MARKETS DAY AND THE SASOL LIMITED BOARD APPROVES A CHANGE IN DIVIDEND POLICY
Capital markets day JOHANNESBURG , May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sasol Limited is hosting a Capital Markets Day today, 20 May 2025, to provide an update on its strategy aimed at strengthening the foundation business and positioning the Group for growth and transformation. The update on the strategy focuses on plans to: Restore the Southern Africa value chain; Reset the International Chemicals business; Grow and Transform the business; and Progress the emissions reduction commitments aligned to Sasol's Emissions Reduction Roadmap (ERR).
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Sasol: Deep Value And Clear Catalyst
Sasol's destoning initiative will expand margins by improving coal quality, driving 7.5M barrels/quarter. The chemical cycle has bottomed, and restructuring efforts have positioned Sasol to benefit from returning macro demand, with significant EBITDA growth in America's and Eurasia's segments. Despite high debt and past unprofitability, Sasol's valuation is compelling at 3.1x Forward EV/EBITDA and 0.28 P/B, with promising restructuring and debt reduction strategies.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
SSL or XOM: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors with an interest in Oil and Gas - Integrated - International stocks have likely encountered both Sasol (SSL) and Exxon Mobil (XOM). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Sasol Limited (SSL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Sasol Limited (NYSE:SSL ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 24, 2025 2:00 AM ET Company Participants Tiffany Sydow - Vice President and Investor Relations Simon Baloyi - President and Chief Executive Officer Walt Bruns - Chief Financial Officer Victor Bester - Executive Vice President, Operations and Projects Sarushen Pillay - Executive Vice President, Business Building Strategy and Technology Hermann Wenhold - Executive Vice President, Mining, Risk Antje Gerber - Executive Vice President, International Chemicals Conference Call Participants Chris Nicholson - RMB Morgan Stanley Gerhard Engelbrecht - Absa CIB Alex Comer - JPMorgan Tiffany Sydow Good morning, and welcome to Sasol Limited's Interim Results Presentation for Financial Year '25. Thank you for dialing in and listening to our announcement.
Negative
Reuters
3 months ago
Sasol skips dividend after profit declines 31%
South African petrochemical firm Sasol on Monday skipped paying a dividend after reporting a 31% decline in half-year profit on a fall in oil prices and lower sales volumes.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Sasol: Guidance And Agreements With International Corporations Indicate Significant Undervaluation
Sasol Limited has resolved civil unrest in Mozambique, and 2025 financial results are expected to improve with no new asset write-downs anticipated. Long-term agreements with TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil, along with positive free cash flow, suggest SSL is undervalued despite commodity price risks. SSL's business model shows resilience with consistent net income growth, strategic partnerships, and significant capital expenditures indicating future production acceleration.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
The Bottom Fishing Club: Sasol Represents Deep Value In Energy
Sasol Limited faces challenges from declining oil/gas prices, underperforming coal operations, and an underutilized chemical plant in Louisiana. The stock quote has dropped 40% over the past year and 80% from its June 2022 peak, despite little meaningful change in assets owned or the balance sheet. SSL offers deep long-term value, especially if energy prices rise in 2025, with an 'A+' Quant Valuation Grade from Seeking Alpha.
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