Is iQIYI, Inc. (IQ) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 1023.6% / 30% | 322.5% / 30% | 297.8% / 30% | 0.93% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 1023.6% / 33% | 322.5% / 33% | 297.8% / 33% | 0.93% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 31.0% / 33% | 9.8% / 33% | 9.0% / 33% | 0.93% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 1023.6% / 33% | 322.5% / 33% | 297.8% / 33% | 0.93% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 31.0% / 33% | 9.8% / 33% | 9.0% / 50% | 0.93% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 21.1% | |
| Operating Margin | 0.8% | |
| Net Margin | -0.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -1.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $106M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$19M |
| Total Debt | $15.2B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 114.6 |
| Current Ratio | 0.5 |
| Total Assets | $46.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $1.24 |
| 50-Day MA | $1.68 |
| 200-Day MA | $2.02 |
| Avg Volume | 10.2M |
| Beta | 0.2 |
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52-Week Range
$1.18
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About iQIYI, Inc. (IQ)
iQIYI, Inc. provides online entertainment video services in the People's Republic of China. The company operates a platform that provides a collection of internet video content, such as professionally produced content licensed from professional content providers and self-produced content. It also engages in the production, aggregation, and distribution of online long-form videos, micro dramas, micro animations, micro variety shows, edited video clips, and video blogs; and provision of experience services, online mobile games, comics, and others. In addition, the company provides membership, online brand and performance-based advertising, and content distribution services. Further, it is involved in the talent agency and IP licensing activities. The company was formerly known as Qiyi.com, Inc. and changed its name to iQIYI, Inc. in November 2017. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China. iQIYI, Inc. is a subsidiary of Baidu Holdings Limited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is iQIYI, Inc. (IQ) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), iQIYI, Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is iQIYI, Inc.'s debt ratio?
iQIYI, Inc.'s debt ratio is 1023.6% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 31.0%.
What are iQIYI, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
iQIYI, Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.2B, and revenue of $27.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 21.1% and a net margin of -0.8%. Return on equity stands at -1.5%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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