IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:IQ • US46267X1081

1.77 USD
-0.03 (-1.67%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
1.7694 USD
0 (-0.03%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 4:30:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, IQ scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year IQ has reported negative net income.
  • In the past year IQ has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years IQ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: IQ reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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 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.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -2.92%, IQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: IQ outperforms 63.75% of its industry peers.
  • IQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.80%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.77%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.80%) for IQ is well above the current ROIC(1.36%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

1.3 Margins

  • The Operating Margin of IQ (1.69%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.95%, IQ is doing worse than 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IQ has grown nicely.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for IQ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.81, we must say that IQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of -0.81, IQ is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • IQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92. This is a neutral value indicating IQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • IQ has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.92) than 61.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.81
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC4.94%
IQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B -10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.44 indicates that IQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.44, IQ is doing worse than 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IQ has a Quick 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.
  • IQ has a worse Quick ratio (0.41) than 82.50% of its industry peers.
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 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%.
  • The Revenue for IQ has decreased by -10.58% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • Measured over the past years, IQ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.16% on average per year.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.09% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • IQ is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y-131.76%
EPS Next 2Y-11.35%
EPS Next 3Y11.81%
EPS Next 5Y29.09%
Revenue Next Year-6.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.64%

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 decreasing.
IQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 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 19.69, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of IQ.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IQ is valued cheaper than 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. IQ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 19.69
IQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • IQ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IQ is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.41
IQ Per share dataIQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-11.35%
EPS Next 3Y11.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for IQ!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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IQIYI INC-ADR

NASDAQ:IQ (2/17/2026, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 1.7694 0 (-0.03%)

1.77

-0.03 (-1.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-18
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners64.73%
Inst Owner Change-18.57%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.70B
Revenue(TTM)27.11B
Net Income(TTM)-389.85M
Analysts74.81
Price Target2.46 (38.98%)
Short Float %93.53%
Short Ratio6.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)59.05%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)31.52%
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)0.7%
PT rev (3m)-2.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)88.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-127.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)34.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 19.69
P/S 0.43
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.88
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.41
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.09
Fwd EY5.08%
FCF(TTM)-0.02
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0
OCFYN/A
SpS4.08
BVpS2.01
TBVpS-1.7
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 -0.81
F-Score1
WACC4.94%
ROIC/WACC0.27
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-131.76%
EPS Next 2Y-11.35%
EPS Next 3Y11.81%
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-6.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.64%
EBIT growth 1Y-80.02%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-64.63%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.27%
EBIT Next 5Y38.06%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for IQIYI INC-ADR?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of IQ stock?

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


What is the financial health of IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) stock?

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


What is the expected EPS growth for IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) is expected to decline by -131.76% in the next year.