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SasolSSL +4.63%62 Days Sales Outstanding is 49.59 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 43.41. GuruFocus rates SSL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Sasol ranks better than 68.02% on this metric.
Sasol's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,976 Mil. Sasol's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $7,271 Mil.
Hence, Sasol's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 49.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sasol's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
SSL'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.89 Med: 43.41 Max: 49.91
Current: 49.91
During the past 13 years, Sasol's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 49.91. The lowest was 36.89. And the median was 43.41.
SSL's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 68.02% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 65.235
vs SSL: 49.91
Sasol's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2024 (41.83) to Dec. 2025 (49.59).
Sasol (NYSE:SSL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Sasol Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Sasol Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasol's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SSL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sasol's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sasol Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sasol's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasol's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sasol (SSL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 49.59 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Sasol and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 43.41. Over the past decade, Sasol's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 36.89 to 49.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #504 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Sasol's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Sasol's current Days Sales Outstanding of 49.59 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 43.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.89 to a high of 49.91. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.24. Sasol's value of 49.59 is 24% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasol ranks #504 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sasol has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sasol's Days Sales Outstanding compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #504 out of 1576 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Sasol in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.24. Sasol's value of 49.59 is 24% below this benchmark. Historically, Sasol's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 36.89 to 49.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.41 vs. the industry median of 65.24, Sasol has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Chemicals companies is 65.24, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sasol's current Days Sales Outstanding of 49.59 is 24% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Sasol and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasol's current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.59, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 43.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sasol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasol (SSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.25, compared to a current price of $11.41 — trading 38.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.59, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 43.41 and 24% below the Chemicals industry median of 65.24. Sasol's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sasol (SSL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.59 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sasol (SSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasol stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.41 is trading 38.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.25.
GuruFocus considers Sasol to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 49.59 (14% above median its 10-year median of 43.41)
GF Value™: $8.25 vs. price of $11.41 (38.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24% below the Chemicals median (#504 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sasol Ltd operates as a vertically integrated chemicals and energy company through its two main businesses: the Southern Africa Energy & Chemicals business and the International Chemical business. It generates maximum revenue from the Southern Africa Energy & Chemicals business, which operates integrated value chains with feedstock sourced from the Mining and Gas operating segments. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa.
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