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IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:IQ - US46267X1081 - ADR

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-0.05 (-2.39%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:06:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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Overall IQ gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated IQ against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. IQ may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. IQ is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year IQ has reported negative net income.
  • IQ had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: IQ reported negative net income in multiple 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

  • With a Return On Assets value of -0.85%, IQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of IQ (-2.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 1.36%, IQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IQ is in line with the industry average of 8.74%.
  • 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

  • IQ has a Operating Margin of 1.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IQ outperforms 57.50% of its industry peers.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 21.95%, IQ is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, IQ has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, IQ has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for IQ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 -0.78, we must say that IQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of -0.78, IQ is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% 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.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.92, IQ is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.78
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC5.09%
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.
  • The Current ratio of IQ (0.44) is worse than 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that IQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • IQ has a Quick ratio of 0.41. This is amonst the worse of the industry: IQ underperforms 81.25% 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

  • The earnings per share for IQ have decreased strongly by -127.89% in the last year.
  • IQ shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.58%.
  • IQ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.16% yearly.
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-148.34%
EPS Next 2Y-5.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.94%
EPS Next 5Y29.09%
Revenue Next Year-6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.17%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.19%

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

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for IQ. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • IQ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.07.
  • 83.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IQ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.98, IQ is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 20.07
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

  • 95.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.53
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

  • IQ's earnings are expected to grow with 13.94% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • IQ does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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 -148.34% in the next year.