SasolSSL -3.24%62 OCF Yield % is 29.50 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 21.45. GuruFocus rates SSL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,608 Chemicals companies, Sasol ranks better than 95.15% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Sasol OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasol's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sasol's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasol's OCF Yield % 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.
Sasol (SSL) has a OCF Yield % of 29.50 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sasol and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 21.45. Over the past decade, Sasol's OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.22 to 189.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #78 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Sasol's OCF Yield % too high?
Sasol's current OCF Yield % of 29.50 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 21.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.22 to a high of 189.74. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.46. Sasol's value of 29.50 is 561.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasol ranks #78 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sasol has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sasol's OCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #78 out of 1608 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Sasol in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.46. Sasol's value of 29.50 is 561.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sasol's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.22 to 189.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.45 vs. the industry median of 4.46, 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 OCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.46, based on 1,608 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sasol's current OCF Yield % of 29.50 is 561.4% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sasol and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasol's current OCF Yield % is 29.50, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 21.45. 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 $8.40, compared to a current price of $10.16 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 29.50, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 21.45 and 561.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.46. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sasol (SSL), the current OCF Yield % is 29.50 as of Jun. 25, 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 $10.16 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.40.
GuruFocus considers Sasol to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSL:
OCF Yield %: 29.50 (38% above median its 10-year median of 21.45)
GF Value™: $8.40 vs. price of $10.16 (21% above fair value)
Industry Position: 561.4% above the Chemicals median (#78 of 1608)
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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