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YPF Sociedad Anonima (YPF)

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$32.69
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Profit since last BUY-8.61%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/14/2025: YPF (4-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY since 6 days. Profits (-8.61%). Updated daily EoD!

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Above Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

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12 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $44.33

1 Year Target Price $44.33

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$44.33 Target price
52w Low $20.42
Current$32.69
52w High $47.43

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 31.6%
Avg. Invested days 34
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 13.38B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.55
1Y Target Price 44.33
Price to earnings Ratio 10.55
1Y Target Price 44.33
Volume (30-day avg) 12
Beta 0.6
52 Weeks Range 20.42 - 47.43
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 20.42 - 47.43
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.1

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 2025-08-08
When -
Estimate 0.7039
Actual 0.13

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.58%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.1%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.21%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.75%

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.55
Forward PE 11.59
Enterprise Value 22399395203
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 22399395203
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.17
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.82
Shares Outstanding 393260992
Shares Floating 192711469
Shares Outstanding 393260992
Shares Floating 192711469
Percent Insiders 0.02
Percent Institutions 41.32

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YPF Sociedad Anonima

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

YPF Sociedad Anonima was founded in 1922 as Argentina's first state-owned oil company. It was privatized in the 1990s and later renationalized in 2012. YPF has played a crucial role in Argentina's energy sector development.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Upstream: Exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
  • Downstream: Refining, distribution, and marketing of refined petroleum products, petrochemicals, and LPG. This includes a large network of gas stations throughout Argentina.
  • Gas and Power: Generation and sale of electricity through thermal and renewable power plants, and distribution of natural gas.
  • Chemicals: Production of chemicals, including petrochemical products, fertilizers, and polymers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by a Board of Directors and a CEO. The Argentine government retains a significant stake and influence in the company's strategic direction. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with various divisions responsible for different business segments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Crude Oil: YPF is the largest crude oil producer in Argentina. Competitors include Pan American Energy and Pluspetrol. Information on the market share of individual companies is hard to come by, YPF is a major player.
  • Gasoline & Diesel: YPF has a significant market share in the retail gasoline and diesel market in Argentina through its extensive network of service stations. Competitors include Shell and Axion Energy. YPF is the largest player in the market with a market share estimated to be around 55%.
  • Natural Gas: YPF is a major natural gas producer in Argentina, supplying both domestic and export markets. Competitors include Tecpetrol and Total Austral. YPF accounts for around a third of Argentina's total natural gas production.
  • Electricity Generation: YPF Energu00eda Elu00e9ctrica S.A. is engaged in electricity generation. Competitors include Central Puerto S.A.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The Argentinian energy industry is characterized by fluctuating government policies, price controls, and dependence on foreign investment. The development of shale resources, particularly in the Vaca Muerta formation, is a key focus.

Positioning

YPF holds a dominant position in the Argentinian energy market due to its history, scale, and integrated operations. Its competitive advantages include its extensive infrastructure, established brand, and access to resources.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for Argentina's energy market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of USD annually, encompassing crude oil, natural gas, refined products, and electricity. YPF is positioned as the dominant player, capturing a significant portion of this TAM, but is sensitive to Argentinan currency fluctuations.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Dominant market position in Argentina
  • Extensive infrastructure and distribution network
  • Significant hydrocarbon reserves
  • Integrated operations across the value chain
  • Strong brand recognition within Argentina

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to political and regulatory risks in Argentina
  • High debt levels
  • Operational inefficiencies
  • Underinvestment in infrastructure in the past.
  • Currency Risk

Opportunities

  • Development of Vaca Muerta shale resources
  • Expansion of renewable energy portfolio
  • Increasing energy demand in Argentina and the region
  • Potential for export growth

Threats

  • Political instability and policy changes in Argentina
  • Fluctuations in global oil prices
  • Competition from other energy companies
  • Environmental regulations and concerns
  • Currency Risk

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • PAE
  • Vista Oil & Gas (VIST)
  • Pluspetrol

Competitive Landscape

YPF benefits from its size and integrated operations, but faces challenges from smaller, more nimble competitors. The regulatory environment and political factors play a significant role in shaping the competitive landscape.

Major Acquisitions

Apache Argentina

  • Year: 2014
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 800
  • Strategic Rationale: Increased YPF's presence in Vaca Muerta shale formation.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: YPF's historical growth has been impacted by factors such as government intervention, economic cycles, and fluctuations in oil prices.

Future Projections: Future growth is tied to the development of Vaca Muerta, increasing efficiency, and potential expansion into renewable energy. Analyst estimates vary widely depending on assumptions about the Argentinian economy and government policies.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in Vaca Muerta, efforts to improve operational efficiency, and development of renewable energy projects.

Summary

YPF is a dominant player in the Argentinian energy market, particularly in crude oil and gasoline. However, it faces challenges related to political and economic instability in Argentina, as well as high debt levels. Development of Vaca Muerta offers significant growth potential, but requires substantial investment and a stable regulatory environment. The company must improve efficiency and navigate political risks to achieve sustainable growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • YPF Financial Reports
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates
  • News Articles

Disclaimers:

The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The accuracy of the data cannot be guaranteed, and past performance is not indicative of future results. The situation with Argentina and the Argentine economy also plays a significant role.

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About YPF Sociedad Anonima

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 1993-06-28
CEO & Non Independent Chairman Mr. Horacio Daniel Marin
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Integrated
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

YPF Sociedad Anónima, an energy company, engages in the oil and gas upstream and downstream activities in Argentina. Its upstream operations include the exploration, exploitation, and production of crude oil, and natural gas. The company's downstream operations include petrochemical production and crude oil refining; transportation and distribution of refined and petrochemical products; commercialization of crude oil, petrochemical products, and specialties. Its gas and power operations include transportation, commercialization, and distribution of natural gas; commercial and technical operation of regasification terminals; transportation, conditioning, processing, and separation of natural gas; and power generation. The company had interests in oil and gas fields. It also had a retail distribution network and retail service stations. In addition, the company owns and operates refineries, as well as maintains terminal facilities Argentine ports. Further, it participates in power generation plants; offers diesel, fertilizers, lubricants, phytosanitary products, and ensiling bags; and supplies diesel, gasoline, fuel oil, coal, asphalts, paraffin, and sulfur, CO2, decanted oil, and aromatic extract. The company was incorporated in 1977 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.