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$1.25 Live
iQIYI, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $2.11 (+68.7%)
$1.18 52W Range $2.84

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 12, 2026
Market cap
$1.21B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-1.5%
Profit margin
-0.8%
Debt/Equity
1.15
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
80%
iQIYI presents a classic 'deep value' trap scenario, characterized by a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 but severe technical deterioration. While valuation metrics are exceptionally low (P/S of 0.04 and P/B of 0.62), the company suffers from critical liquidity issues with a current ratio of 0.47 and a catastrophic 5-year price decline of 92.3%. Despite these risks, a strong analyst consensus and a consistent track record of earnings beats suggest a potential turnaround, though the lack of revenue growth (2.7%) limits the bullish case.

Key Strengths

Extremely low valuation multiples (P/S 0.04, P/B 0.62)
Strong earnings surprise track record (3/4 beats in last 4 quarters)
Positive operating margin (0.81%) indicating a shift toward profitability
Significant analyst upside with a target price of $2.11
Massive YoY EPS growth (+283.3%) reflecting recovery from deep losses

Key Risks

Severe liquidity risk with a current ratio of 0.47 and quick ratio of 0.42
Stagnant top-line growth (Revenue growth only 2.70% YoY)
Strongly bearish technical trend (0/100) and consistent price decline
Negative Return on Equity (-1.53%)
High Debt/Equity ratio (1.15) relative to current liquidity
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$1.85
+48.0% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
40
Moderate
Value
90
Future
55
Past
15
Health
40
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Value
Key drivers: Deep value multiples, Liquidity crisis risk, Technical freefall, Earnings recovery
Confidence
85%
Value
90/100

Forward P/E of 6.70 is cheap, but Graham Number is unavailable due to negative earnings/book volatility.

Positives
  • P/S of 0.04 is remarkably low
  • Trading below book value (P/B 0.62)
Watchpoints
  • PEG ratio of 2.48 suggests growth doesn't justify the forward P/E
Future
55/100

Growth is coming from cost-cutting and efficiency rather than market expansion.

Positives
  • Strong EPS growth trajectory
  • Consistent earnings beats
Watchpoints
  • Revenue growth is nearly flat (2.7%)
Past
15/100

Long-term shareholders have seen almost total capital erosion.

Positives
  • Successful pivot from massive losses in 2020-2021
Watchpoints
  • 5-year return of -92.3%
  • 6-month return of -44.2%
Health
40/100

Altman Z-Score is missing, but liquidity ratios signal high distress risk.

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stability
Watchpoints
  • Current ratio < 0.5 indicates inability to cover short-term liabilities
  • Debt/Equity of 1.15
Dividend
0/100

Company is in a growth/recovery phase; dividends are not a priority.

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend payments
  • 0/100 dividend strength

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$1.25
Analyst Target
$2.11
Upside/Downside
+68.7%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for IQ and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-10
IQ
iQIYI, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-92.3%
3Y
-81.5%
1Y
-25.1%
6M
-44.2%
1M
-7.4%
1W
-10.1%
GLI
GCI Liberty, Inc. - Series A GC
Peer
5Y
+11.4%
3Y
+11.4%
1Y
+11.4%
6M
-2.0%
1M
-2.9%
1W
-1.2%
GLI
GCI Liberty, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+16.7%
3Y
+16.7%
1Y
+16.7%
6M
-2.1%
1M
-1.5%
1W
-1.9%
AMC
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-96.5%
3Y
-97.2%
1Y
-54.2%
6M
-52.0%
1M
-7.1%
1W
-3.1%
ANG
Angel Studios, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-66.8%
3Y
-66.8%
1Y
-66.8%
6M
-66.8%
1M
-14.3%
1W
+2.1%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
6.7
PEG Ratio
2.48
P/B Ratio
0.62
P/S Ratio
0.04
EV/Revenue
0.7
EV/EBITDA
2.89
Market Cap
$1.21B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin -0.76%
Operating Margin 0.81%
Gross Margin 21.07%
ROE -1.53%
ROA 0.31%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +2.7%
Earnings Growth N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth +2.73%
Q/Q Earnings Growth N/A

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
1.15
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.47
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.42
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.69

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$6.8B
Gross Margin
20.9%
Op. Margin
0.8%
Net Margin
-0.1%
Total Assets
$46.7B
Liabilities
$33.4B
Equity
$13.3B
Debt/Equity
2.51x
Operating CF
$0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
-164%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-21
$N/A
2026-02-26
$0.11
+79.3% surprise
2025-11-18
$-0.26
+4.1% surprise
2025-08-20
$-0.14
+39.3% surprise

Communication Services Sector Comparison

Comparing IQ against 81 companies in the Communication Services sector (8 bullish, 28 neutral, 45 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-1.53%
This Stock
vs
-10.75%
Sector Avg
-85.8% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-0.76%
This Stock
vs
13.2%
Sector Avg
-105.7% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.15
This Stock
vs
0.94
Sector Avg
+22.2% (Higher)
Revenue Growth
2.7%
This Stock
vs
1298.23%
Sector Avg
-99.8% (Slower)
Current Ratio
0.47
This Stock
vs
2.84
Sector Avg
-83.6% (Weaker)

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