YPF S.A.-SPONSORED ADR (NYSE:YPF) – A CANSLIM Candidate with Strong Growth Metrics

YPF S.A.-SPONSORED ADR (NYSE:YPF) was identified by our CANSLIM stock screener as a potential candidate for growth-focused investors. The company, an Argentina-based energy firm engaged in oil and gas exploration and production, meets several key CANSLIM criteria, including strong earnings growth, high relative strength, and improving fundamentals. Below, we examine why YPF stands out.

Key CANSLIM Criteria Met by YPF

• Earnings Growth (C & A Criteria):
  • Quarterly EPS growth (Q2Q) of 62.43%, well above the 20% minimum threshold.
  • Annual EPS growth over the past three years at an exceptional 1,908.13%, far exceeding the 25% benchmark.
  • Revenue growth (Q2Q) of 160.30%, indicating strong sales momentum.
• Relative Strength (L Criteria):
  • A ChartMill Relative Strength (CRS) score of 91.08, placing it in the top 9% of all stocks.
• Institutional Sponsorship (I Criteria):
  • Institutional ownership is low at 4.80%, suggesting room for increased institutional interest.
• Debt Management (S Criteria):
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64, below the 2.0 threshold, indicating manageable leverage.
• Profitability (A Criteria):
  • Return on Equity (ROE) of 17.30%, above the 10% minimum requirement.

Technical and Fundamental Overview

YPF’s technical rating of 7/10 reflects a strong price trend, with both short-term and long-term trends positive. The stock has outperformed 92% of its peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry over the past year.

Fundamentally, YPF scores 3/10, with strengths in growth but concerns in financial health. While profitability metrics are solid, liquidity ratios (Current Ratio: 0.78, Quick Ratio: 0.60) are weak, which investors should monitor.

For a deeper dive, review the full technical analysis and fundamental report.

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