We recently compiled a list of the 12 Stocks Under $10 With High Upside Potential.In this article, we are going to take a look at where Sasol Limited (NYSE:SSL) stands against the other stocks under $10 with high upside potential.

Small-cap stocks in the U.S. have suffered as the broader market is under pressure due to the ongoing tariff policy transition. The Russell 2000 small cap index fell over 15% from its November 2024 highs as of March 7. It has dropped by almost 9% year-to-date. In comparison, the S&P 500 index, which tracks large-cap stocks, has plunged over 3.50% so far in 2025.

However, things could change for small-cap stocks. President Trump’s focus on domestic economic growth could make them more attractive. The prospect of higher interest rates remains a major hurdle, as rising borrowing costs tend to impact smaller companies more than larger ones. Keith Lerner, co-chief investment officer at Truist Advisory Services, addressed this situation as a “tug of war”—where strong economic growth could benefit small caps, but higher rates pose a challenge to them.

Experts' Take on Small-Cap Prospects in 2025

Experts have a mixed view of small caps. Some see potential growth opportunities due to better economic activity in the domestic market, while others have doubts due to fewer interest rate cuts expected in 2025. Those bullish on small-cap stocks expect reduced regulations and support for domestic industries from Trump’s policies.

Sameer Samana, senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, noted that small companies are more US-focused than multinational corporations. However, a tariff increase can create disruption in supply chains, which may hurt smaller businesses too.

MJP Wealth Advisors chief investment officer Brian Vendig appeared on Yahoo! Finance’s Catalysts and addressed the potential outlook of small-cap stocks in 2025. Vendig sees a stable economy and policy that will positively impact the small-caps, creating business expansion and merger opportunities. He added that the market will remain choppy in the first few months of 2025, but things will improve as the policies become clearer.

According to RBC Wealth Management, small caps finally seem ready for a comeback after years of trailing behind large-cap stocks.

Our Methodology

We used the Finviz stock screener to compile a list of stocks under $10 with an upside of over 50%. Once we had an aggregated list, we ranked these stocks based on the analyst upside potential sourced from CNN. Please note that the share price is accurate as of March 7. We also mentioned hedge fund sentiment around each stock, as of Q4 2024. Finally, the 12 best stocks under $10 with high upside are ranked in ascending order of the upside potential.

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An aerial view of an open cut coal mine, showing the vastness of the company's mining operations.

Sasol Limited (NYSE:SSL)

Share Price: $4.17

No. of Hedge Fund Holders: 11

Analyst Upside Potential: 84.88%

Sasol Limited (NYSE:SSL) is an integrated energy and chemical company. The company’s operations span across coal mining, natural gas, oil, gas stations, and chemicals. Sasol has a significant global footprint across 30 countries.

The company improved FCF by more than 80% in Q2 FY2025 despite macroeconomic headwinds. Sasol has also completed repairs at the Natref refinery, bringing it back online. Natref will add to the company’s revenue in the remaining half of fiscal year 2025. Recently, the company signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA), with Anglo American, a global mining company, and De Beers, a leading diamond firm, to pilot the production of feedstock for renewable diesel. This JDA will focus on Solaris and Moringa plantations to generate vegetable oil while assessing the technical and commercial viability of feedstock production. Sasol’s existing assets can take a variety of feedstocks, allowing the company to produce renewable diesel at lower costs.

In the Q2 FY2025, Sasol Limited's (NYSE:SSL) saleable production in mining remained consistent with the previous quarter, while the production during the first half of FY2025 was 1% lower from a year ago. The company has also experienced significant progress in its International Chemicals segment, with an 80% increase in adjusted EBITDA. If the prices of its key commodities rise once again, SSL could potentially improve its financial fortunes.

Overall SSL ranks 9th on our list of the stocks under $10 with high upside potential. While we acknowledge the potential of SSL as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SSL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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