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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. YPF's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YPF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:YPFD'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.7 Med: 0 Max: 0.1
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, YPF's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%. The lowest was -3.70%. And the median was 0.00%.
BUE:YPFD's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 74.52% of 683
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -3.5
vs BUE:YPFD: 0.10
YPF (BUE:YPFD) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
YPF 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BUE:YPFD vs XOM, CVX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, YPF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, YPF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YPF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 mean?
YPF (BUE:YPFD) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for YPF and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #174 out of 683 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is YPF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
YPF's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, YPF ranks #174 out of 683 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YPF has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YPF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #174 out of 683 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts YPF in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for YPF and its competitors. YPF's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. 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 ARS6,325.53, compared to a current price of ARS8,150.00 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. YPF's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YPF (BUE:YPFD), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 as of Jun. 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 ARS8,150.00 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS6,325.53.
GuruFocus considers YPF to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:YPFD:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.10
GF Value™: ARS6,325.53 vs. price of ARS8,150.00 (28.8% above fair value)
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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