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Arcelormittal South Africa ACL.JO · ZAc

Materials · JSE · 🇿🇦 South Africa

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About Arcelormittal South Africa

Its shares trade on JSE under the ticker ACL.JO. It has been listed since 2 January 1990. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of ZAR 32.29bn and a net loss of ZAR 2.90bn. At that date it held total assets of ZAR 21.13bn and shareholders' equity of −ZAR 317.0m.

ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of steel products. The company is headquartered in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. The firm's segments are Flat steel products, Long steel products, Coke and Chemicals, and Corporate and other. The Flat steel products segment consists of Vanderbijlpark Works and Saldanha Works. The Long steel products segment consists of Newcastle Works, Vereeniging Works and the decommissioned Maputo Works. The Coke and Chemicals segment undertakes the processing and marketing of by-products and the production and marketing of commercial-grade coking coal. The Corporate and other segment consists of sales and marketing functions, procurement and logistics activities, shared services, and the decommissioned Pretoria Works site. Its flat steel products include slabs and heavy plate, as well as hot rolled coil, cold rolled and coated products. Its long steel products include bar, billets, blooms, hot-finished and cold-drawn seamless tubes, window and fencing profiles, and forged products.

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Company facts

Sector
Materials
Industry
Metals & Mining
Listed since
2 Jan 1990
Employees
8,379

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Prof. Bonang MohaleNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the BoardZAR 1.8m
  • Mr. Hendrik VersterChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2018ZAR 10.6m
  • Mr. Gavin GriffithsChief Financial Officer, Executive DirectorZAR 3.7m
  • Mr. Paul FoucheChief Executive Officer - Thabazimbi Iron Ore Mine, since 2022
  • Mr. Jacques KotzeInterim Chief Operating OfficerZAR 3.9m
  • Mr. Vusi SampulaChief Human Resource OfficerZAR 2.1m
  • Mr. Werner VenterChief Technology OfficerZAR 3.2m
  • Mr. Hannes NelChief Information Officer
  • Mr. Gaurav NagpalChief Marketing OfficerZAR 1.8m
  • Mr. Mohamed AdamGeneral Counsel, Company SecretaryZAR 3.9m
  • Mr. Sedick AchmatGeneral Manager - Coke Making, since 2022ZAR 1.3m
  • Mr. Sebastien BegueGeneral Manager - Flat Steel Products, Downstream

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
48
Environment
58
Social
51
Governance
36
Direct emissions (scope 1)
6,429,360 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
1,733,760 t
Carbon reduction policy
Yes
Human rights policy
Yes

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Strong market position: ArcelorMittal South Africa holds a significant share of the market, allowing for stable revenue generation.
  • Diversified product portfolio: Offering a wide range of steel products enables the company to cater to various customer needs and adapt to market fluctuations.
  • Established brand: The company has built a strong reputation for its quality and reliability, attracting loyal customers.

Weaknesses

  • Financial vulnerability: ArcelorMittal South Africa faces financial challenges due to increasing production costs and declining steel prices, which can impact profitability.
  • High dependency on imports: The company heavily relies on imported raw materials, making it susceptible to supply chain disruptions and currency fluctuations.
  • Limited geographic presence: Operating primarily in South Africa puts the company at a disadvantage compared to competitors with a broader international footprint.

Opportunities

  • Infrastructure development: Increased government and private investments in infrastructure projects offer growth opportunities for ArcelorMittal South Africa, especially in construction steel demand.
  • Renewable energy sector: The company can capitalize on the growing demand for renewable energy infrastructure, such as wind turbines, through the production of specialized steel products.
  • Export potential: Expanding into new markets and increasing exports can help mitigate the impact of domestic market fluctuations and enhance overall revenues.

Threats

  • Intense competition: ArcelorMittal South Africa faces strong competition from local and international steel producers, which may lead to price wars and margin erosion.
  • Economic downturns: Fluctuations in the global and domestic economy can negatively affect the demand for steel, leading to reduced orders and revenue decline.
  • Regulatory challenges: Shifting trade policies, environmental regulations, and compliance requirements pose risks and additional costs for ArcelorMittal South Africa.

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