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SasolSSL -0.41%56 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 4.80 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 4.60. GuruFocus rates SSL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,251 Chemicals companies, Sasol ranks better than 88.49% on this metric.
As of today (2026-09-13), Sasol's share price is $14.59.
Sasol's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.04. Hence, Sasol's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 4.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sasol's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:
SSL'
s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 4.6 Max: 13.84
Current: 4.65
During the past 13 years, Sasol's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 13.84. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 4.60.
SSL's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked better than 88.49% of 1251
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.86
vs SSL: 4.65
Sasol's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.21.
Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.04.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Sasol was -16.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Sasol's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 78.70% per year. The lowest was -14.70% per year. And the median was 5.00% per year.
Sasol Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasol's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sasol's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sasol's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasol's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Sasol's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio for today is calculated as
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio
=
Share Price
/
Cash Flow from Operations per share (TTM)
=
14.59
/
3.04
=
4.80
Sasol's Share Price of today is $14.59.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sasol's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.04.
* 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.
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 4.80 mean?
Sasol (SSL) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 4.80 as of Sep. 13, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Sasol and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.60. Over the past decade, Sasol's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.53 to 13.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #144 out of 1251 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Sasol's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Sasol's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 4.80 is near median its 10-year median of 4.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 13.84. The Chemicals industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 13.86. Sasol's value of 4.80 is 65.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasol ranks #144 out of 1251 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sasol has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sasol's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #144 out of 1251 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Sasol in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 13.86. Sasol's value of 4.80 is 65.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sasol's own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.53 to 13.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 13.86, 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Chemicals company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Chemicals companies is 13.86, based on 1,251 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sasol's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 4.80 is 65.4% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Sasol and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 13.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasol's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 4.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.60. 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 $8.75, compared to a current price of $14.59 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 4.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 65.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.86. Sasol's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sasol (SSL), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 4.80 as of Sep. 13, 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 $14.59 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.75.
GuruFocus considers Sasol to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSL:
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 4.80 (near median its 10-year median of 4.60)
GF Value™: $8.75 vs. price of $14.59 (66.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% below the Chemicals median (#144 of 1251)
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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