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SSL · NYSE · United States · Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
In shortSASOL LTD is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−9.5% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 7.6% | 42/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 2.7% | 31/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 4.6% | 23/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 4.3% | 29/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.79× | 67/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 2.41× | 45/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 1.99× | 5/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 5.2% | 41/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.92× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 17.4% | 47/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 11.5% | 5/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -3.0% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -44.4% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
ZAR millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 201,910 | 272,746 | 289,996 | 275,111 | 249,096 |
| Research & development | 1,246 | 1,160 | 1,388 | 1,513 | 1,548 |
| Operating income | 16,619 | 61,417 | 21,520 | (27,305) | 18,819 |
| Interest expense | 6,758 | 6,896 | 9,259 | 10,427 | 9,462 |
| Pre-tax income | 10,717 | 55,541 | 14,514 | (34,506) | 12,282 |
| Income tax | 185 | 13,869 | 5,181 | 9,739 | 4,556 |
| Net income | 9,032 | 38,956 | 8,799 | (44,271) | 6,767 |
| Diluted EPS | ZAR14.39 | ZAR61.36 | ZAR13.02 | −ZAR69.94 | ZAR10.54 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 628 | 635 | 662 | 633 | 642 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
Not computed: a required balance-sheet item is missing.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Aug 29, 2025