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IQIYI INC-ADR (IQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:IQ - US46267X1081 - ADR

2.08 USD
-0.05 (-2.35%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 1/8/2026, 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. Both the profitability and financial health of IQ have multiple concerns. 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

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

IQ's Return On Assets of -0.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IQ outperforms 55.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of IQ (-2.92%) 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 in line with the industry average of 8.70%.
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

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.69%, IQ is in line with its industry, 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.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IQ is still creating some value.
IQ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IQ has more shares outstanding
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 -0.77, 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 -0.77, IQ is doing worse than 68.75% 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 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.77
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC5.11%
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.
IQ has a Current ratio of 0.44. This is amonst the worse of the industry: IQ underperforms 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

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
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

IQ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.09% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.16% 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-6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.36%
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 20.55, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of IQ.
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 23.70, IQ is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 20.55
IQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40

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 1.58
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

A more expensive valuation may be justified as IQ's earnings are expected to grow with 13.94% in the coming years.
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

NASDAQ:IQ (1/8/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 2.08 0 (0%)

2.08

-0.05 (-2.35%)

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 Owners64.73%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.00B
Revenue(TTM)27.11B
Net Income(TTM)-389.85M
Analysts76.43
Price Target2.44 (17.31%)
Short Float %82.78%
Short Ratio5.74
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)-2.47%
PT rev (3m)-4.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-121.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-183.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 20.55
P/S 0.52
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.05
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.58
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.1
Fwd EY4.87%
FCF(TTM)-0.02
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0
OCFYN/A
SpS4.03
BVpS1.98
TBVpS-1.68
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 -0.77
F-Score1
WACC5.11%
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-148.34%
EPS Next 2Y-5.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.94%
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-6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.36%
Revenue Next 5Y0.16%
EBIT growth 1Y-80.02%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-68.16%
EBIT Next 3Y-1.17%
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.


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.