Sasol Limited
SOL
Rank in Stocks
#2209
Sasol Limited, an integrated chemical and energy corporation founded in 1950... Sasol Limited, an integrated chemical and energy corporation founded in 1950 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, manages its global operations through distinct segments: Mining, Gas, Fuels, and Chemicals (divided across Africa, the Americas, and Eurasia). The company's core activities encompass running coal mines and developing and overseeing upstream oil and gas exploration and production ventures in Mozambique, South Africa, Canada, and Gabon. Sasol is a key supplier of liquid fuels, pipeline gas, and electricity to various markets, and it is actively engaged in the development and deployment of international gas-to-liquids processing technologies. In the chemical sector, Sasol manufactures and distributes a diverse array of products, including polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, various ketones, alcohols, acrylates, phenolics, ammonium nitrate-based compounds, sulphur dioxide, and specialized mining reagents. These chemicals are integral to numerous applications across industries such as aerosols, cosmetics, fragrances, packaging, paints, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, plastics, mining, pulp and paper, steel, textiles, water purification, agricultural fertilizers, and general chemical manufacturing. Furthermore, the company trades in both commodity and specialty chemicals, encompassing organic and inorganic substances, waxes, phenolic compounds, carbon products, ammonia, and specific industrial gases, while also offering engineering services.
Share Price
$13.85
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$8.79B
Change (1 day)
-7.24%
Change (1 year)
104.26%
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Operating Margin for Sasol Limited (SOL)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 17.98%
According to Sasol Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 17.98%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 15.44%.
Operating Margin history for Sasol Limited from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 17.98% | 16.45% |
| 2025 | 15.44% | -25.16% |
| 2024 | 20.63% | 9.68% |
| 2023 | 18.81% | 1.95% |
| 2022 | 18.45% | 45.28% |
| 2021 | 12.70% | 81.43% |
| 2020 | 7.00% | -50.25% |
| 2019 | 14.07% | -7.86% |
| 2018 | 15.27% | -20.09% |
| 2017 | 19.11% | -7.05% |
| 2016 | 20.56% | -21.01% |
| 2015 | 26.03% | 11.53% |
| 2014 | 23.34% | 3.55% |
| 2013 | 22.54% | 3.92% |
| 2012 | 21.69% | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 21.03% | 7.41% |
| 2010 | 19.58% | 9.39% |
| 2009 | 17.90% | -31.21% |
| 2008 | 26.02% | -0.34% |
| 2007 | 26.11% | -21.92% |
| 2006 | 33.44% | 50.97% |
| 2005 | 22.15% | 49.06% |
| 2004 | 14.86% | -14.89% |
| 2003 | 17.46% | -27.82% |
| 2002 | 24.19% | -7.32% |
| 2001 | 26.10% | 0.27% |
| 2000 | 26.03% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.22% | -99.65% |
TW
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| 25.36% | -98.59% |
JP
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| 4.23% | -99.76% |
DE
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| 7.07% | -99.61% |
SA
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| 2.91% | -99.84% |
CN
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Sasol Limited's operating margin
What is Sasol Limited's operating margin?
Sasol Limited's operating margin is 17.98%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Sasol Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Sasol Limited's operating margin was 15.44%, compared with 20.63% in 2024.
How has Sasol Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Sasol Limited's operating margin was highest in 2024 (20.63%) and lowest in 2020 (7.00%).
How does Sasol Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Sasol Limited's operating margin (17.98%) is higher than that of 4 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., with 25.36%.