iQIYI (IQ) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -4.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

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49 GF Score
Price $1.33
GF Value $2.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is iQIYI 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

iQIYI IQ -1.48% 49 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IQ with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 755 Media - Diversified companies, iQIYI ranks worse than 62.91% on this metric.

iQIYI's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.01.

During the past 12 months, iQIYI's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -91.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 24.20% per year. 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of iQIYI was 146.60% per year. The lowest was -4.70% per year. And the median was 14.60% per year.


iQIYI  (NAS:IQ) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


iQIYI 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


IQ vs ANGX, MCS, RSVR: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, iQIYI's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iQIYI's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where iQIYI's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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iQIYI 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -4.70% mean?
iQIYI (IQ) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -4.70% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for iQIYI and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, iQIYI ranks #475 out of 755 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is iQIYI's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
iQIYI's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.70%. Based on the distribution chart, iQIYI ranks #475 out of 755 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, iQIYI has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iQIYI's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ANGX and MCS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, iQIYI ranks #475 out of 755 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places iQIYI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 3.60, based on 755 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for iQIYI and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iQIYI's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.70%. 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 $2.27, compared to a current price of $1.33 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.70%. iQIYI's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iQIYI (IQ), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.70% 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 $1.33 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.27. GuruFocus considers iQIYI to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IQ:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -4.70%
  • GF Value™: $2.27 vs. price of $1.33 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 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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