Sasol (SSL) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20% (As of Dec. 2025 )

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64 GF Score
Price $10.89
GF Value $8.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sasol 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Sasol SSL +4.01% 64 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SSL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 614 Chemicals companies, Sasol ranks better than 55.37% on this metric.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Sasol's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.

SSL's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
55.37% of 614 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.3 vs SSL: -0.20

Sasol  (NYSE:SSL) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.

Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.

Sasol 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

SSL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sasol's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sasol's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sasol's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Sasol 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Sasol's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2024 )
=(636.320 - 637.538) / 636.320
=-0.2%

* 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 mean?
Sasol (SSL) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 as of Dec. 2025. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Sasol and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #274 out of 614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Sasol's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sasol's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Sasol ranks #274 out of 614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sasol ranks #274 out of 614 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Sasol in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Chemicals company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Sasol and its competitors. Sasol's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. 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 $8.77, compared to a current price of $10.89 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sasol (SSL), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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 $10.89 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.77. GuruFocus considers Sasol to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SSL:

  • 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
  • GF Value™: $8.77 vs. price of $10.89 (24.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 50 Katherine Street, Sasol Place, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
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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