Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Sasol's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $84 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $417 Mil.
Sasol's pretax margin was 1.16%.
During the past 13 years, Sasol's highest Pretax Margin was 20.36%. The lowest was -62.15%. And the median was 5.16%.
Sasol (NYSE:SSL) Pre-Tax Income Explanation
Sasol's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, Sasol's highest Pretax Margin was 20.36%. The lowest was -62.15%. And the median was 5.16%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Sasol Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasol's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sasol's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasol's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $417 Mil.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income of $417 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Sasol and its competitors.
Is Sasol's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Sasol's current Pre-Tax Income is $417 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to LIN and SHW?
Sasol's Pre-Tax Income of $417 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Chemicals company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Sasol and its competitors. Sasol's current Pre-Tax Income is $417 Mil. 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 $8.54, compared to a current price of $10.47 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $417 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sasol (SSL), the current Pre-Tax Income is $417 Mil 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 $10.47 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.54.
GuruFocus considers Sasol to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSL:
Pre-Tax Income: $417 Mil
GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $10.47 (22.6% above fair value)
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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