SasolSSL -4.73%64 Forward PE Ratio is 5.83 as of Jun. 27, 2026. 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 659 Chemicals companies, Sasol ranks better than 98.48% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Sasol Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sasol Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasol's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Sasol Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sasol Annual Data
Trend
2016-06
2017-06
2018-06
2019-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
14.53
6.37
12.14
6.86
2.44
Sasol Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
12.25
14.53
13.76
6.37
11.75
12.14
8.69
6.86
10.08
1.82
2.44
4.31
SSL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sasol's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sasol's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasol's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Sasol (SSL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.83 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Sasol and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #10 out of 659 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Sasol's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sasol's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.83. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.73. Sasol's value of 5.83 is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasol ranks #10 out of 659 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #10 out of 659 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sasol in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.73. Sasol's value of 5.83 is 70.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 19.73, based on 659 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sasol's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.83 is 70.5% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Sasol and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasol's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.83. 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 $9.67 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.83 and 70.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 19.73. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sasol (SSL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.83 as of Jun. 27, 2026. 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 $9.67 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.47.
GuruFocus considers Sasol to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSL:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.83
GF Value™: $8.47 vs. price of $9.67 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.5% below the Chemicals median (#10 of 659)
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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