Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. YPF's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS564,891 Mil. YPF's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS6,911,525 Mil. Therefore, YPF's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YPF's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:YPFD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.06 Med: -2.17 Max: 12.28
Current: -2.39
BUE:YPFD's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 71.18% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs BUE:YPFD: -2.39
YPF (BUE:YPFD) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
YPF Net Margin % Related Terms
YPF Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YPF's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, YPF's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YPF's Net 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 Net Margin % of 8.17% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on YPF and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #652 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 71.2%.
Is YPF's Net Margin % too high?
YPF's current Net Margin % is 8.17%. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. YPF's value of 8.17% is 137.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YPF ranks #652 out of 916 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 Net Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #652 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places YPF in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. YPF's value of 8.17% is 137.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.44, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. YPF's current Net Margin % of 8.17% is 137.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on YPF and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YPF's current Net Margin % is 8.17%. 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 Net Margin % is 8.17% and 137.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YPF (BUE:YPFD), the current Net Margin % is 8.17% 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:
Net Margin %: 8.17%
GF Value™: ARS67,956.57 vs. price of ARS74,700.00 (9.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#652 of 916)
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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