YPF (MEX:YPF N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 11.54 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 1503% Above Median

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MEX:YPF N YPF SA MEX:YPF N
68 GF Score
Price MXN950.00
GF Value MXN795.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is YPF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

YPF MEX:YPF N 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.54 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 1503% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates MEX:YPF N with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN795.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 754 Oil & Gas companies, YPF ranks worse than 83.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), YPF's current share price is MXN950.00. YPF's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN82.29. YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 11.54.

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

MEX:YPF N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.72   Max: 3.32
Current: 3.32

During the past years, YPF's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.32. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.72.

MEX:YPF N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.16% of 754 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs MEX:YPF N: 3.32

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 Jun. 2026 was MXN577.008. 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 MXN82.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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YPF  (MEX:YPF N) 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
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YPF Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 9.38 7.83 9.54 12.54 10.66

MEX:YPF N 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
=950.00/82.292
=11.54

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=577.008/333.9520*333.9520
=577.008

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

YPF Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 36.128 241.428 49.974
201612 39.298 241.432 54.358
201703 35.884 243.801 49.153
201706 34.455 244.955 46.973
201709 34.806 246.819 47.093
201712 40.312 246.524 54.608
201803 39.606 249.554 53.001
201806 42.019 251.989 55.686
201809 42.255 252.439 55.899
201812 48.184 251.233 64.049
201903 46.661 254.202 61.300
201906 46.154 256.143 60.174
201909 46.033 256.759 59.873
201912 43.958 256.974 57.126
202003 55.389 258.115 71.663
202006 47.430 257.797 61.441
202009 42.703 260.280 54.790
202012 41.187 260.474 52.806
202103 42.245 264.877 53.262
202106 38.908 271.696 47.823
202109 41.545 274.310 50.578
202112 43.402 278.802 51.987
202203 43.857 287.504 50.942
202206 48.672 296.311 54.855
202209 52.265 296.808 58.806
202212 53.100 296.797 59.747
202303 50.845 301.836 56.255
202306 49.947 305.109 54.669
202309 49.825 307.789 54.060
202312 39.512 306.746 43.016
202403 42.741 312.332 45.700
202406 50.000 314.175 53.147
202409 61.389 315.301 65.020
202412 63.715 315.605 67.419
202503 62.889 319.799 65.672
202506 586.704 322.561 607.423
202509 55.206 324.800 56.762
202512 51.300 324.054 52.867
202603 54.072 330.213 54.684
202606 577.008 333.952 577.008

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 11.54 mean?
YPF (MEX:YPF N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.54 as of Sep. 15, 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 1503% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #627 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is YPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
YPF's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.54 is 1503% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 3.32. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. YPF's value of 11.54 is 812.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YPF ranks #627 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, YPF has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly 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 #627 out of 754 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places YPF in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. YPF's value of 11.54 is 812.3% above this benchmark. Historically, YPF's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.27, YPF has consistently been above 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 1.27, based on 754 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 11.54 is 812.3% above 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 1.27 — 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 11.54, which is 1503% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. 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 (MEX:YPF N) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN795.84, compared to a current price of MXN950.00 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.54, which is 1503% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 812.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.27. YPF's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 (MEX:YPF N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.54 as of Sep. 15, 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 (MEX:YPF N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YPF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN950.00 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN795.84. GuruFocus considers YPF to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:YPF N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 11.54 (1503% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: MXN795.84 vs. price of MXN950.00 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 812.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#627 of 754)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:YPF N 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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