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YPF's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for YPF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, YPF's highest Yield on Cost was 1.93. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.68.
BUE:YPFD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 5.135 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
YPF (BUE:YPFD) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
YPF 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BUE:YPFD vs XOM, CVX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, YPF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, YPF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YPF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
YPF (BUE:YPFD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on YPF and its competitors. Over the past decade, YPF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.28 to 1.93. According to the industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #999999 out of 504 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is YPF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
YPF's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.93. Based on the distribution chart, YPF ranks #999999 out of 504 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, YPF has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YPF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, YPF ranks #999999 out of 504 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places YPF in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.14. Historically, YPF's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.28 to 1.93 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.14, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on YPF and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YPF's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 ARS68,687.44, compared to a current price of ARS77,775.00 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. YPF's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YPF (BUE:YPFD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 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 ARS77,775.00 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS68,687.44.
GuruFocus considers YPF to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:YPFD:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: ARS68,687.44 vs. price of ARS77,775.00 (13.2% 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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