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iQIYIIQ -7.76%38 EV-to-FCF is 55.33 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 367% above its 10-year median of 11.84. GuruFocus rates IQ with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 604 Media - Diversified companies, iQIYI ranks worse than 85.93% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, iQIYI's Enterprise Value is $2,562 Mil.
iQIYI's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $46 Mil. Therefore, iQIYI's EV-to-FCF for today is 55.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for iQIYI's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
IQ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -517.88 Med: 11.84 Max: 248.47
Current: 56.87
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of iQIYI was 248.47. The lowest was -517.88. And the median was 11.84.
IQ's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 85.93% of 604
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.65
vs IQ: 56.87
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
As of today (2026-08-20), iQIYI's stock price is $1.14.
iQIYI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.121. Therefore, iQIYI's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $1.14.
iQIYI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.121.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
iQIYI EV-to-FCF Related Terms
iQIYI EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for iQIYI's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iQIYI's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iQIYI's EV-to-FCF falls into.
iQIYI's current Enterprise Value is $2,562 Mil.
iQIYI's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $46 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-FCF of 55.33 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on iQIYI and its competitors. This is 367% above median its historical median of 11.84. According to the industry distribution chart, iQIYI ranks #519 out of 604 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is iQIYI's EV-to-FCF too high?
iQIYI's current EV-to-FCF of 55.33 is 367% above median its 10-year median of 11.84. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.65. iQIYI's value of 55.33 is 374.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, iQIYI ranks #519 out of 604 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-FCF compare to ANGX and MCS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, iQIYI ranks #519 out of 604 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places iQIYI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.65. iQIYI's value of 55.33 is 374.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.84 vs. the industry median of 11.65, iQIYI has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.65, based on 604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. iQIYI's current EV-to-FCF of 55.33 is 374.9% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on iQIYI and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iQIYI's current EV-to-FCF is 55.33, which is 367% above median its own 10-year median of 11.84. 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 $2.10, compared to a current price of $1.14 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 55.33, which is 367% above median its 10-year median of 11.84 and 374.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.65. iQIYI's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iQIYI (IQ), the current EV-to-FCF is 55.33 as of Aug. 20, 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 $1.14 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.10.
GuruFocus considers iQIYI to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IQ:
EV-to-FCF: 55.33 (367% above median its 10-year median of 11.84)
GF Value™: $2.10 vs. price of $1.14 (45.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 374.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#519 of 604)
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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