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iQIYIIQ +0.41%43 EV-to-EBITDA is 55.67 as of Jul. 26, 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. Among 747 Media - Diversified companies, iQIYI ranks worse than 92.77% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, iQIYI's enterprise value is $2,715 Mil.
iQIYI's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $49 Mil. Therefore, iQIYI's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 55.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for iQIYI's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
IQ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -90.34 Med: -11.42 Max: 59.33
Current: 55.67
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of iQIYI was 59.33. The lowest was -90.34. And the median was -11.42.
IQ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 92.77% of 747
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.28
vs IQ: 55.67
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-26), iQIYI's stock price is $1.225.
iQIYI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.099. Therefore, iQIYI's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
iQIYI (NAS:IQ) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
iQIYI's share price for today is $1.225.
iQIYI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.099.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for iQIYI's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Entertainment subindustry, iQIYI's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iQIYI's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iQIYI's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
iQIYI's current Enterprise Value is $2,715 Mil.
iQIYI's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $49 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
iQIYI (IQ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 55.67 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on iQIYI. According to the industry distribution chart, iQIYI ranks #693 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is iQIYI's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
iQIYI's current EV-to-EBITDA is 55.67. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28. iQIYI's value of 55.67 is 664.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, iQIYI ranks #693 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCS and RSVR?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, iQIYI ranks #693 out of 747 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places iQIYI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28. iQIYI's value of 55.67 is 664.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.28, based on 747 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. iQIYI's current EV-to-EBITDA of 55.67 is 664.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on iQIYI. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iQIYI's current EV-to-EBITDA is 55.67. 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 $1.23 — trading 45.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 55.67 and 664.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.28. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iQIYI (IQ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 55.67 as of Jul. 26, 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 $1.23 is trading 45.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.26.
GuruFocus considers iQIYI to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IQ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 55.67
GF Value™: $2.26 vs. price of $1.23 (45.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 664.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#693 of 747)
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 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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