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YPF Sociedad Anonima(YPF)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$38.66
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for YPF

11/06/2026: YPF (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

YPF is an integrated energy leader in Argentina, managing assets that span from oil exploration in the Vaca Muerta shale to nationwide retail fuel distribution. The company is a primary beneficiary of Argentina's massive unconventional energy resources, representing a key growth story for regional energy production. However, it faces significant risks tied to Argentine macroeconomic volatility, government regulatory interference, and high debt obligations. The stock is often considered a value play due to country-specific risk, making it better suited for investors comfortable with high volatility and geopolitical complexity. Key developments for investors include progress in shale export capacity and regional macroeconomic stability.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe potential for shale output growth is high, but geopolitical and macro risks can impede capital appreciation.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive developments in shale exports and domestic energy policy.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at a significant discount to net asset value due to country-specific risk.
Dividend investorWeak fitInconsistent dividend payouts make this an unreliable source of passive income.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh exposure to Argentine economic and regulatory volatility makes this a high-risk asset.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighCommodity price swings significantly impact operating margins.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket sentiment toward Argentina often dictates valuation multiples.
Competition risk (Shale peers)MediumIndependent producers are increasingly efficient in extracting shale resources.
Business qualityMediumGovernment control complicates operational autonomy.
Dividend incomeLowPayouts are erratic and not a core feature of the investment.
Execution riskMedium / highScaling unconventional extraction requires massive, consistent capital expenditure.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 27.21%
Avg. Invested days 38
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
YPF receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
YPF has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+48.3%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-157.7%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -0.6%), weak profitability (net margin -4.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
YPF's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 18.1% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is YPF's strongest growth driver at +48.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-157.7%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-35994.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 40.7% (solid) and 40.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (moderate). Insider ownership is only 0.36%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Aquamarine Financial (Cayman) Ltd 3.17%
FMR Inc 2.73%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 1.19%
North of South Capital LLP 1.03%
VR Advisory Services Ltd 0.82%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
YPF generates approximately $270 of gross profit, $89 of operating income, and $-6 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 187.80%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
YPF has a high-quality, large-cap, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap Stability

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 15.16B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 7.12
1Y Target Price 62.16
Price to earnings Ratio 7.12
1Y Target Price 62.16
Volume (30-day avg) 1.2M shares
Beta -0.1
52 Weeks Range 32.74 - 57.87
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 32.74 - 57.87
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.43

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
DownstreamRefining and retail fuel sales in Argentina.The primary source of stable cash flow for the company.
UpstreamOil and gas extraction, especially in the Vaca Muerta shale.The main growth engine and long-term value creator.
Geography: ArgentinaDomestic production, refining, and sales.The company's success is inseparable from the health of the Argentine economy.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-28
When After Market
Estimate 1.92
Actual 3

Profitability

Profit Margin 9.76%
Operating Margin (TTM) 29.16%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 9.92%
Return on Equity (TTM) 17.41%

Valuation

Trailing PE 7.12
Forward PE 5.03
Enterprise Value 22.52B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 22.52B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.55
Shares Outstanding 392.02M
Shares Floating 160.44M
Shares Outstanding 392.02M
Shares Floating 160.44M
Percent Insiders 0.36
Percent Institutions 40.66

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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