YPF (BUE:YPFD) Days Inventory: 42.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


BUE:YPFD YPF SA BUE:YPFD
77 GF Score
Price ARS71,125.00
GF Value ARS68,200.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is YPF Days Inventory?

YPF BUE:YPFD +0.78% 77 Days Inventory is 42.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 41.41. GuruFocus rates BUE:YPFD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS68,200.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Oil & Gas companies, YPF ranks worse than 59.18% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). YPF's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS2,070,871 Mil. YPF's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS4,457,605 Mil. Hence, YPF's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for YPF's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:YPFD' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.18   Med: 41.41   Max: 45.88
Current: 39.85

During the past 13 years, YPF's highest Days Inventory was 45.88. The lowest was 28.18. And the median was 41.41.

BUE:YPFD's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
59.18% of 686 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31.055 vs BUE:YPFD: 39.85

YPF's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (42.50) to Mar. 2026 (42.39).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. YPF's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.15.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. YPF's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30.


YPF  (BUE:YPFD) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

YPF's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

YPF's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=2070871.199 / 6911525.483
=0.30

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


YPF Days Inventory Related Terms


YPF Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YPF's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

YPF Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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YPF Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BUE:YPFD vs XOM, CVX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, YPF's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, YPF's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YPF's Days Inventory falls into.


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YPF Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

YPF's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1561460.016 + 2100304.566) / 2 ) / 19374475.014*365
=1830882.291 / 19374475.014*365
=34.49

YPF's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2100304.566 + 2041437.832) / 2 ) / 4457605.349*365 / 4
=2070871.199 / 4457605.349*365 / 4
=42.39

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 42.39 mean?
YPF (BUE:YPFD) has a Days Inventory of 42.39 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on YPF and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.41. Over the past decade, YPF's Days Inventory has ranged from 28.18 to 45.88. According to the industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #406 out of 686 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is YPF's Days Inventory too high?
YPF's current Days Inventory of 42.39 is near median its 10-year median of 41.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.18 to a high of 45.88. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.06. YPF's value of 42.39 is 36.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YPF ranks #406 out of 686 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, YPF has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YPF's Days Inventory compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #406 out of 686 companies for Days Inventory. This places YPF in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.06. YPF's value of 42.39 is 36.5% above this benchmark. Historically, YPF's own Days Inventory has ranged from 28.18 to 45.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.41 vs. the industry median of 31.06, 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 Days Inventory for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.06, based on 686 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. YPF's current Days Inventory of 42.39 is 36.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on YPF and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YPF's current Days Inventory is 42.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.41. 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 (BUE:YPFD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS68,200.20, compared to a current price of ARS71,125.00 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 42.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.41 and 36.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.06. YPF's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YPF (BUE:YPFD), the current Days Inventory is 42.39 as of Mar. 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 (BUE:YPFD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YPF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS71,125.00 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS68,200.20. GuruFocus considers YPF to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:YPFD:

  • Days Inventory: 42.39 (near median its 10-year median of 41.41)
  • GF Value™: ARS68,200.20 vs. price of ARS71,125.00 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#406 of 686)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:YPFD 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.
77GF Score

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