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iQIYI Inc (IQ) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

iQIYI Inc stock (IQ) is currently trading at $1.28. iQIYI Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.05. Analyst consensus price target for IQ is $2.10. WallStSmart rates IQ as Sell.

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IQ

iQIYI Inc

NASDAQCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
$1.28
$0.05 (4.07%)
52W$1.18
$2.84
Target$2.10+64.1%

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Smart Analysis

iQIYI Inc (IQ) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

42
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

iQIYI Inc (IQ) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.0510/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
0.6110/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Institutional Own.Quality
51.61%8/10

51.61% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
0.0453
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.686
Undervalued
IQ Target Price
$2.1
19% Upside

iQIYI Inc (IQ) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 1.7/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-1.53%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

EPS GrowthGrowth
-72.30%0/10

Earnings declining -72.30%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-0.76%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Operating MarginProfitability
0.82%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Revenue GrowthGrowth
2.70%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 2.70% annually

PEG RatioValuation
2.484/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Market CapQuality
$1.24B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
112.36
Expensive

iQIYI Inc (IQ) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 42/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.05), Price/Book (0.61) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.48) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.70%, EPS Growth at -72.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -1.53%, Operating Margin at 0.82%, Profit Margin at -0.76%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -1.53% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.70% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

IQ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

IQ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.05x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.22x (20th percentile). The current valuation is 95% below its historical high of 0.98x set in Jun 2018, and 51% above its historical low of 0.03x in May 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.0x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for iQIYI Inc (IQ) · COMMUNICATION SERVICESENTERTAINMENT

The Big Picture

iQIYI Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 27.3B with 3% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -0.8% profit margin.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 18M in free cash flow and 44M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -0.8% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact iQIYI Inc.

Bottom Line

iQIYI Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About iQIYI Inc(IQ)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Industry

ENTERTAINMENT

Country

China

iQIYI, Inc., offers online entertainment services under the iQIYI brand in the People's Republic of China.