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YPFBUE:YPFD -0.58%71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 2.23. GuruFocus rates BUE:YPFD with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS69,035.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Oil & Gas companies, YPF ranks better than 50.71% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for YPF's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:YPFD'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14 Med: 2.23 Max: 4.18
Current: 1.97
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of YPF was 4.18. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 2.23.
BUE:YPFD's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 50.71% of 704
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.005
vs BUE:YPFD: 1.97
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
YPF Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
YPF Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YPF's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, YPF's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, YPF's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YPF's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
YPF (BUE:YPFD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on YPF. This is 26% below median its historical median of 2.23. Over the past decade, YPF's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.14 to 4.18. According to the industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #347 out of 704 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is YPF's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
YPF's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 4.18. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. YPF's value of 1.64 is 18.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YPF ranks #347 out of 704 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YPF has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YPF's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #347 out of 704 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts YPF in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. YPF's value of 1.64 is 18.2% below this benchmark. Historically, YPF's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.14 to 4.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.23 vs. the industry median of 2.01, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.01, based on 704 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. YPF's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 is 18.2% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on YPF. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YPF's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 2.23. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS69,035.47, compared to a current price of ARS82,000.00 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.23 and 18.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.01. YPF's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YPF (BUE:YPFD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 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 ARS82,000.00 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS69,035.47.
GuruFocus considers YPF to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:YPFD:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.64 (26% below median its 10-year median of 2.23)
GF Value™: ARS69,035.47 vs. price of ARS82,000.00 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#347 of 704)
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 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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