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IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:IQ - US46267X1081 - ADR

2.13 USD
-0.06 (-2.74%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM
2.15 USD
+0.02 (+0.94%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to IQ. IQ was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. IQ may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. IQ has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IQ had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year IQ has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: IQ reported negative net income in multiple years.
In multiple years IQ reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
IQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

IQ has a Return On Assets (-0.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IQ has a Return On Equity (-2.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of IQ (1.36%) is better than 61.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IQ is below the industry average of 9.82%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.36%) for IQ is well below the 3 year average (6.80%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that IQ had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.85%
ROE -2.92%
ROIC 1.36%
ROA(3y)1.9%
ROA(5y)-4.7%
ROE(3y)6.49%
ROE(5y)-35.19%
ROIC(3y)6.8%
ROIC(5y)N/A
IQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

1.3 Margins

With a Operating Margin value of 1.69%, IQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.95%, IQ is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IQ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.69%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.95%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y14.53%
GM growth 5YN/A
IQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IQ is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IQ has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for IQ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, IQ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
IQ Yearly Shares OutstandingIQ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
IQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.76, we must say that IQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.76, IQ is doing worse than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that IQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
IQ has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.92) than 63.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.76
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC5.14%
IQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B -10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

IQ has a Current Ratio of 0.44. This is a bad value and indicates that IQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.44, IQ is not doing good in the industry: 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that IQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.41, IQ is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.44
Quick Ratio 0.41
IQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IQ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -127.89%.
IQ shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.58%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.16% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-127.89%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-208.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.47%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-7.77%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, IQ will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 29.09% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, IQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-133.41%
EPS Next 2Y2.95%
EPS Next 3Y20.99%
EPS Next 5Y29.09%
Revenue Next Year-7.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y0.02%
Revenue Next 5Y0.16%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
IQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
IQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

IQ reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.09, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of IQ.
IQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IQ is cheaper than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say IQ is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 18.09
IQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IQ is valued cheaper than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.6
IQ Per share dataIQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

IQ's earnings are expected to grow with 20.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.95%
EPS Next 3Y20.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IQ does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

IQIYI INC-ADR

NASDAQ:IQ (11/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 2.15 +0.02 (+0.94%)

2.13

-0.06 (-2.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners43.49%
Inst Owner Change20.83%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.05B
Revenue(TTM)27.11B
Net Income(TTM)-389.85M
Analysts76.43
Price Target2.51 (17.84%)
Short Float %97.39%
Short Ratio6.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.25%
Min EPS beat(2)4.74%
Max EPS beat(2)41.75%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.33%
Min EPS beat(4)4.74%
Max EPS beat(4)41.75%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)59.58%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)59.39%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)31.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.51%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.38%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.1%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.04%
PT rev (1m)-1.8%
PT rev (3m)10.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-312.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-149.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-219.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 18.09
P/S 0.54
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.09
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.6
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY5.53%
FCF(TTM)-0.02
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0
OCFYN/A
SpS3.96
BVpS1.95
TBVpS-1.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.85%
ROE -2.92%
ROCE 1.87%
ROIC 1.36%
ROICexc 1.6%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 1.69%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.95%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.9%
ROA(5y)-4.7%
ROE(3y)6.49%
ROE(5y)-35.19%
ROIC(3y)6.8%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.03%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.04%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y14.53%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.87
Cap/Depr 0.73%
Cap/Sales 0.37%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.44
Quick Ratio 0.41
Altman-Z -0.76
F-Score1
WACC5.14%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)1.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)1.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-127.89%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-208.33%
EPS Next Y-133.41%
EPS Next 2Y2.95%
EPS Next 3Y20.99%
EPS Next 5Y29.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.47%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-7.77%
Revenue Next Year-7.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y0.02%
Revenue Next 5Y0.16%
EBIT growth 1Y-80.02%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-63.05%
EBIT Next 3Y6.07%
EBIT Next 5Y38.78%
FCF growth 1Y-40.34%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-37.04%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-11.59%

IQIYI INC-ADR / IQ FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for IQ stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to IQ.


What is the valuation status of IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) stock?

IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is IQIYI INC-ADR?

The financial health rating of IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) is 1 / 10.