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IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:IQ - US46267X1081 - ADR

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+0.02 (+0.91%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 4:15:00 PM
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After Hours: 11/25/2025, 4:15:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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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

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.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.85%, IQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.75% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -2.92%, IQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
IQ's Return On Invested Capital of 1.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IQ outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IQ is below the industry average of 9.30%.
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 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.
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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IQ is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IQ has more shares outstanding
IQ has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
The Altman-Z score of IQ (-0.76) is worse than 67.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that IQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of IQ (0.92) is worse 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
WACC5.18%
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.
IQ has a worse Current ratio (0.44) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
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 Quick ratio of 0.41. This is amonst the worse of the industry: IQ underperforms 80.00% 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 2015 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%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.09% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.16% on average over the next years.
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

The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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.
IQ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.80.
86.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IQ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.45), we can say IQ is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 18.8
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: IQ is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.63
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

A more expensive valuation may be justified as IQ's earnings are expected to grow with 20.99% in the coming years.
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

No dividends for IQ!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

IQIYI INC-ADR

NASDAQ:IQ (11/25/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 2.22 0 (0%)

2.22

+0.02 (+0.91%)

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 Cap2.14B
Revenue(TTM)27.11B
Net Income(TTM)-389.85M
Analysts76.43
Price Target2.51 (13.06%)
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 18.8
P/S 0.56
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.14
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.63
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY5.32%
FCF(TTM)-0.02
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0
OCFYN/A
SpS3.97
BVpS1.95
TBVpS-1.66
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
WACC5.18%
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.