YPF (FRA:YPF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 193% Above Median

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Price €45.40
GF Value €26.94
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What is YPF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

YPF FRA:YPF +5.09% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:YPF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, YPF ranks better than 61.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), YPF's current share price is €45.40. YPF's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €55.38. YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.82.

The historical rank and industry rank for YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:YPF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.28   Max: 1.35
Current: 0.88

During the past years, YPF's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.35. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.28.

FRA:YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.44% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs FRA:YPF: 0.88

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

YPF's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €25.054. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €55.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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YPF  (FRA:YPF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


YPF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


YPF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

YPF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

YPF Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 0.30 0.90 1.12 0.66

YPF Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.87 0.61 0.51 0.66 0.72

FRA:YPF vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


YPF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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YPF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=45.40/55.38
=0.82

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

YPF's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, YPF's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=25.054/330.2130*330.2130
=25.054

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

YPF Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 21.092 241.018 28.898
201609 16.540 241.428 22.623
201612 17.830 241.432 24.387
201703 17.746 243.801 24.036
201706 17.036 244.955 22.965
201709 15.740 246.819 21.058
201712 17.017 246.524 22.794
201803 17.521 249.554 23.184
201806 18.294 251.989 23.973
201809 19.167 252.439 25.072
201812 21.294 251.233 27.988
201903 21.126 254.202 27.443
201906 21.014 256.143 27.091
201909 21.106 256.759 27.144
201912 20.728 256.974 26.636
202003 21.148 258.115 27.055
202006 18.057 257.797 23.129
202009 16.243 260.280 20.607
202012 16.839 260.474 21.347
202103 17.193 264.877 21.434
202106 16.097 271.696 19.564
202109 17.043 274.310 20.516
202112 18.415 278.802 21.811
202203 19.594 287.504 22.505
202206 22.396 296.311 24.958
202209 25.751 296.808 28.649
202212 25.091 296.797 27.916
202303 25.700 301.836 28.116
202306 26.168 305.109 28.321
202309 26.171 307.789 28.078
202312 20.864 306.746 22.460
202403 22.954 312.332 24.268
202406 24.607 314.175 25.863
202409 27.320 315.301 28.612
202412 28.292 315.605 29.602
202503 27.457 319.799 28.351
202506 25.778 322.561 26.390
202509 24.721 324.800 25.133
202512 23.534 324.054 23.981
202603 25.054 330.213 25.054

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 mean?
YPF (FRA:YPF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on YPF and its competitors. This is 193% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #295 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
YPF's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 193% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 1.35. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. YPF's value of 0.82 is 32.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YPF ranks #295 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YPF has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #295 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts YPF in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. YPF's value of 0.82 is 32.2% below this benchmark. Historically, YPF's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 1.21, YPF has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.21, based on 765 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. YPF's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 32.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on YPF and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YPF's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YPF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YPF (FRA:YPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.94, compared to a current price of €45.40 — trading 68.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 32.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. YPF's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YPF (FRA:YPF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is YPF (FRA:YPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YPF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €45.40 is trading 68.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.94. GuruFocus considers YPF to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:YPF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (193% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
  • GF Value™: €26.94 vs. price of €45.40 (68.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#295 of 765)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:YPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


YPF Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Macacha Guemes 515, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1106BKK
YPF SA is an Argentina-based integrated oil and gas company. The company operates through four business segments: Upstream, Midstream and Downstream, LNG and Integrated Gas, and New Energies. The Upstream segment focuses on the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. The Midstream and Downstream segment includes refining, transportation, and commercialization of crude oil, refined, and petrochemical products. The LNG and Integrated Gas segment is involved in natural gas transportation, processing, storage, and commercialization. The New Energies segment focuses on energy transition initiatives, including natural gas distribution, power generation, renewable energy, and related technology development. It generates majority of revenue from Midstream and Downstream segment.
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