YPFBUE:YPFD -1.06%77 FCF Margin % is 15.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 130% above its 10-year median of 6.82. GuruFocus rates BUE:YPFD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS67,956.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 905 Oil & Gas companies, YPF ranks better than 57.79% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. YPF's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS1,083,640 Mil. YPF's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS6,911,525 Mil. Therefore, YPF's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YPF's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:YPFD'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.99 Med: 6.82 Max: 13.24
Current: 5.77
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of YPF was 13.24%. The lowest was -7.99%. And the median was 6.82%.
BUE:YPFD's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 57.79% of 905
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs BUE:YPFD: 5.77
YPF FCF Margin % Related Terms
YPF FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YPF's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, YPF's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YPF's FCF Margin % 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.
YPF (BUE:YPFD) has a FCF Margin % of 15.68% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on YPF and its competitors. This is 130% above median its historical median of 6.82. According to the industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #382 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is YPF's FCF Margin % too high?
YPF's current FCF Margin % of 15.68% is 130% above median its 10-year median of 6.82. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Margin % is 3.31. YPF's value of 15.68% is 373.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YPF ranks #382 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above 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 FCF Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #382 out of 905 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts YPF in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.31. YPF's value of 15.68% is 373.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.82 vs. the industry median of 3.31, 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 FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.31, based on 905 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. YPF's current FCF Margin % of 15.68% is 373.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on YPF and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YPF's current FCF Margin % is 15.68%, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 6.82. 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 ARS67,956.57, compared to a current price of ARS74,700.00 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 15.68%, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 6.82 and 373.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.31. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YPF (BUE:YPFD), the current FCF Margin % is 15.68% 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 ARS74,700.00 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS67,956.57.
GuruFocus considers YPF to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:YPFD:
FCF Margin %: 15.68% (130% above median its 10-year median of 6.82)
GF Value™: ARS67,956.57 vs. price of ARS74,700.00 (9.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 373.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#382 of 905)
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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