iQIYI (IQ) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-0.92 (As of Mar. 2026)


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38 GF Score
Price $1.02
GF Value $2.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is iQIYI Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

iQIYI IQ -4.72% 38 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.92 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IQ with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

iQIYI's adjusted free cash flow per share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.003. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $-0.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

As of today (2026-07-04), iQIYI's current stock price is $ 1.015. iQIYI's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.92. iQIYI's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .


iQIYI  (NAS:IQ) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


iQIYI Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


iQIYI Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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iQIYI Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

iQIYI Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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iQIYI Quarterly Data
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IQ vs MCS, RSVR, ANGX: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, iQIYI's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


iQIYI Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iQIYI's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where iQIYI's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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iQIYI Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, iQIYI's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare=Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=-0.003/115.8300*115.8300
=-0.003

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 115.8300.

iQIYI Annual Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201612 -0.775 102.600 -0.875
201712 -1.331 104.500 -1.475
201812 -2.933 106.500 -3.190
201912 -1.744 111.200 -1.817
202012 -1.199 111.500 -1.246
202112 -1.253 113.108 -1.283
202212 -0.057 115.116 -0.057
202312 0.466 114.781 0.470
202412 0.274 114.893 0.276
202512 -0.003 115.830 -0.003

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-0.92 mean?
iQIYI (IQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-0.92 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on iQIYI and its competitors.
Is iQIYI's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
iQIYI's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.92. Overall, iQIYI has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iQIYI's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to MCS and RSVR?
iQIYI's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-0.92 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on iQIYI and its competitors. iQIYI's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.92. 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 $2.25, compared to a current price of $1.02 — trading 54.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.92. iQIYI's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iQIYI (IQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.92 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 $1.02 is trading 54.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.25. GuruFocus considers iQIYI to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-0.92
  • GF Value™: $2.25 vs. price of $1.02 (54.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 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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