iQIYI (IQ) Current Deferred Revenue: $628 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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IQ iQIYI Inc IQ
43 GF Score
Price $1.24
GF Value $2.26
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is iQIYI Current Deferred Revenue?

iQIYI IQ -0.80% 43 Current Deferred Revenue is $628 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IQ with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Current Deferred Revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. It can be either current or non-current item. Also called unearned revenue.

iQIYI's current deferred revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $628 Mil.

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iQIYI Current Deferred Revenue Historical Data

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iQIYI Current Deferred Revenue Chart

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Current Deferred Revenue
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iQIYI Quarterly Data
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What does a Current Deferred Revenue of $628 Mil mean?
iQIYI (IQ) has a Current Deferred Revenue of $628 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Current Deferred Revenue records the total amount of cash received for unfinished services. View historical data on iQIYI and its competitors.
Is iQIYI's Current Deferred Revenue too high?
iQIYI's current Current Deferred Revenue is $628 Mil. Overall, iQIYI has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iQIYI's Current Deferred Revenue compare to MCS and RSVR?
iQIYI's Current Deferred Revenue of $628 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Deferred Revenue for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Current Deferred Revenue depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Current Deferred Revenue should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Deferred Revenue mean?
A high Current Deferred Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Current Deferred Revenue records the total amount of cash received for unfinished services. View historical data on iQIYI and its competitors. iQIYI's current Current Deferred Revenue is $628 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iQIYI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQIYI (IQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.26, compared to a current price of $1.24 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Deferred Revenue is $628 Mil. iQIYI's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Deferred Revenue calculated?
Current Deferred Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iQIYI (IQ), the current Current Deferred Revenue is $628 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is iQIYI (IQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQIYI stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.24 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.26. GuruFocus considers iQIYI to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IQ:

  • Current Deferred Revenue: $628 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.26 vs. price of $1.24 (45.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the IQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

iQIYI Business Description

Address No. 21, North Road of Workers\' Stadium, 4th Floor, iQIYI Youth Center, Yoolee Plaza, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100027
Iqiyi is a leading streaming video-on-demand company in China that generates revenue mostly through a subscription basis. The platform also provides user-generated content to nonpaying users, monetized through ads. The company self-produces much of the subscription content and also generates revenue through content distribution, gaming, and IP licensing. Iqiyi competes directly with Tencent Video, Alibaba's Youku, ByteDance's MangoTV, and Bilibili. The company is 45% and 5% owned by Baidu and Xiaomi, respectively.
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