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IQ

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iQIYI, Inc. · Communication Services · China · $1.1B · Avg Vol: $6M/d

7
StockRank
Q
19
V
47
M
23
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-5.1%
D/E
1.1x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

iQIYI is a Chinese video streaming platform. It operates in a highly competitive, low-margin industry with high content costs and low customer loyalty, failing our moat and quality screens.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

iQIYI is a leading online entertainment service provider in China, offering a vast library of original, licensed, and user-generated video content through its comprehensive ecosystem. As one of China's largest streaming platforms, it leverages advanced AI for content recommendations and user engagement. The company maintains a strong market share in a highly competitive digital entertainment landscape.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue29.0B31.9B29.2B27.3B-2.0%
EPS-0.142.030.77-0.21-62.1%
Shares6.3B6.7B6.9B6.9B+9.6%
Debt22.5B15.3B14.2B15.2B-12.2%
Equity6.3B12.1B13.4B13.3B28.7%
Op CF-71M3.4B2.1B106M-82.2%
Inv CF266M-1.7B-2.4B-327M
Fin CF4.5B-4.3B-1.4B1.1B
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PRICE (1M)-16.0%
1.031.081.141.191.25May 4May 26Jun 15
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$1.05
RSI (14)
41.9
52W High
$2.84
From 52W High
0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
19
ROIC
3.5%35.4
ROE
-5.1%18.4
GP/Assets
1.6%3.6
Op. Margin
-3.7%15.9
FCF/Assets
4.0%47.6
Piotroski
4.8
Int. Cover
0.9x25.9
D/E Ratio
1.09x20.9
Current Ratio
0.45x3.4
Value
47
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
13.8x26.5
P/FCF
0.6x99.2
P/B
3.5x24.2
P/S
0.3x94.7
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
23
52W High %
37%7.2
RS 6M
-57%15.9
SMA 50/200
0.65x2.6
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+183%78.9
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.1B
P/E (Forward)
12.4x
Gross Margin
18.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of IQ are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
IQiQIYI, Inc.(you)$1.1B7STRONG SELL
600715.SSCultural Investment Holdings Co.,Ltd$1.1B5STRONG SELL
600088.SSChina Television Media, Ltd.$913M5STRONG SELL
300528.SZOmnijoi Media Corporation$950M4STRONG SELL
600576.SSZhejiang Sunriver Culture Tourism Co.,Ltd.$920M12STRONG SELL
300291.SZBeijing Baination Pictures Co.,Ltd.$972M13STRONG SELL
601595.SSShanghai Film Co., Ltd.$1.4B11STRONG SELL
601929.SSJiShi Media Co., Ltd.$1.5B0STRONG SELL
000839.SZCITIC Guoan Information Industry Co., Ltd.$1.7B11STRONG SELL
002292.SZAlpha Group$1.7B14STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 4.3% · P/E 19.1x · Gross margin 35.8%

iQIYI, Inc. (IQ) — Stock Score Summary

iQIYI, Inc. (IQ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 7/100 based on Quality (19/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (23/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. iQIYI is a Chinese video streaming platform. It operates in a highly competitive, low-margin industry with high content costs and low customer loyalty, failing our moat and quality screens.

iQIYI is a leading online entertainment service provider in China, offering a vast library of original, licensed, and user-generated video content through its comprehensive ecosystem. As one of China's largest streaming platforms, it leverages advanced AI for content recommendations and user engagement. The company maintains a strong market share in a highly competitive digital entertainment landscape.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.05
Market Cap$1.1B
P/E (Forward)12.44
Price/Book3.49
Return on Equity-5.1%
Return on Invested Capital3.5%
Debt/Equity109.20
Gross Margin18.8%
Operating Margin-3.7%
Revenue Growth-13.4%
Free Cash Flow$1.9B

iQIYI, Inc. operates in the Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is iQIYI, Inc.’s (IQ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for iQIYI, Inc. (IQ) is 7/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (19), Value (47), and Momentum (23) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does iQIYI, Inc. have an economic moat?
iQIYI, Inc. (IQ) has a Quality factor score of 19/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is iQIYI, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for iQIYI, Inc. (IQ) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 7/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is iQIYI, Inc. in?
iQIYI, Inc. (IQ) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry (China).