SasolSSL +0.31%64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 2.52. GuruFocus rates SSL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,231 Chemicals companies, Sasol ranks worse than 65.96% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sasol's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SSL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.72 Med: 2.52 Max: 5.27
Current: 3.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sasol was 5.27. The lowest was -15.72. And the median was 2.52.
SSL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.96% of 1231
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.17
vs SSL: 3.70
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Sasol Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sasol Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasol's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sasol's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sasol's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasol's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Sasol (SSL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.51 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sasol. This is 79% above median its historical median of 2.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #812 out of 1231 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Sasol's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sasol's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.51 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 2.52. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Sasol's value of 4.51 is 107.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasol ranks #812 out of 1231 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sasol has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sasol's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #812 out of 1231 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sasol in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Sasol's value of 4.51 is 107.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 2.17, Sasol has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.17, based on 1,231 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sasol's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.51 is 107.8% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sasol. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasol's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.51, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 2.52. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.47, compared to a current price of $9.70 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.51, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 107.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.17. Sasol's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sasol (SSL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.51 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 $9.70 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.47.
GuruFocus considers Sasol to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.51 (79% above median its 10-year median of 2.52)
GF Value™: $8.47 vs. price of $9.70 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107.8% above the Chemicals median (#812 of 1231)
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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