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IQ vs. PLNT, MANU, LION, BATRA, and MSGE

Should you buy iQIYI stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares iQIYI with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with iQIYI include Planet Fitness (PLNT), Manchester United (MANU), Lionsgate Studios (LION), Atlanta Braves (BATRA), and Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE).

How does iQIYI compare to Planet Fitness?

Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT) and iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ) are related companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Planet Fitness had 29 more articles in the media than iQIYI. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Planet Fitness and 4 mentions for iQIYI. Planet Fitness' average media sentiment score of 0.21 beat iQIYI's score of -0.38 indicating that Planet Fitness is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Planet Fitness
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
iQIYI
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Planet Fitness has higher earnings, but lower revenue than iQIYI. iQIYI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Planet Fitness, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Planet Fitness$1.38B3.23$219.10M$2.7720.31
iQIYI$3.80B0.33-$29.50M-$0.10N/A

Planet Fitness has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, iQIYI has a beta of 0.19, meaning that its stock price is 81% less volatile than the broader market.

95.5% of Planet Fitness shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.7% of iQIYI shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Planet Fitness shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 57.8% of iQIYI shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Planet Fitness has a net margin of 16.52% compared to iQIYI's net margin of -2.61%. iQIYI's return on equity of -4.72% beat Planet Fitness' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Planet Fitness16.52% -81.29% 8.66%
iQIYI -2.61%-4.72%-1.36%

Planet Fitness presently has a consensus target price of $74.50, suggesting a potential upside of 32.41%. iQIYI has a consensus target price of $2.55, suggesting a potential upside of 94.40%. Given iQIYI's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe iQIYI is more favorable than Planet Fitness.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Planet Fitness
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
iQIYI
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

Summary

Planet Fitness beats iQIYI on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iQIYI compare to Manchester United?

Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) and iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ) are both communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and valuation.

Manchester United has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, iQIYI has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its share price is 81% less volatile than the broader market.

iQIYI has higher revenue and earnings than Manchester United. Manchester United is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than iQIYI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Manchester United$684.33M5.69-$42.74M-$0.14N/A
iQIYI$3.80B0.33-$29.50M-$0.10N/A

iQIYI has a net margin of -2.61% compared to Manchester United's net margin of -2.67%. Manchester United's return on equity of 0.64% beat iQIYI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Manchester United-2.67% 0.64% 0.07%
iQIYI -2.61%-4.72%-1.36%

iQIYI has a consensus price target of $2.55, indicating a potential upside of 94.40%. Given iQIYI's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe iQIYI is more favorable than Manchester United.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Manchester United
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
iQIYI
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

In the previous week, Manchester United had 1 more articles in the media than iQIYI. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Manchester United and 4 mentions for iQIYI. Manchester United's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat iQIYI's score of -0.38 indicating that Manchester United is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Manchester United
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
iQIYI
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

23.3% of Manchester United shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.7% of iQIYI shares are owned by institutional investors. 68.6% of Manchester United shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 57.8% of iQIYI shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

iQIYI beats Manchester United on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iQIYI compare to Lionsgate Studios?

iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ) and Lionsgate Studios (NYSE:LION) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and profitability.

iQIYI has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its share price is 81% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lionsgate Studios has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Lionsgate Studios had 4 more articles in the media than iQIYI. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Lionsgate Studios and 4 mentions for iQIYI. Lionsgate Studios' average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat iQIYI's score of -0.38 indicating that Lionsgate Studios is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
iQIYI
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lionsgate Studios
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

iQIYI has a net margin of -2.61% compared to Lionsgate Studios' net margin of -7.54%. Lionsgate Studios' return on equity of 0.00% beat iQIYI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
iQIYI-2.61% -4.72% -1.36%
Lionsgate Studios -7.54%N/A -1.93%

52.7% of iQIYI shares are held by institutional investors. 57.8% of iQIYI shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 31.9% of Lionsgate Studios shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

iQIYI has higher revenue and earnings than Lionsgate Studios. Lionsgate Studios is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than iQIYI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
iQIYI$3.80B0.33-$29.50M-$0.10N/A
Lionsgate Studios$2.63B1.49-$198.30M-$0.72N/A

iQIYI currently has a consensus price target of $2.55, indicating a potential upside of 94.40%. Lionsgate Studios has a consensus price target of $15.58, indicating a potential upside of 18.44%. Given iQIYI's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe iQIYI is more favorable than Lionsgate Studios.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
iQIYI
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Lionsgate Studios
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

iQIYI beats Lionsgate Studios on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iQIYI compare to Atlanta Braves?

iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ) and Atlanta Braves (NASDAQ:BATRA) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

iQIYI currently has a consensus price target of $2.55, suggesting a potential upside of 94.40%. Given iQIYI's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe iQIYI is more favorable than Atlanta Braves.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
iQIYI
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Atlanta Braves
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Atlanta Braves has lower revenue, but higher earnings than iQIYI. Atlanta Braves is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than iQIYI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
iQIYI$3.80B0.33-$29.50M-$0.10N/A
Atlanta Braves$732.49M4.68-$23.37M-$0.36N/A

52.7% of iQIYI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.3% of Atlanta Braves shares are held by institutional investors. 57.8% of iQIYI shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Atlanta Braves shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, iQIYI had 2 more articles in the media than Atlanta Braves. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for iQIYI and 2 mentions for Atlanta Braves. Atlanta Braves' average media sentiment score of 1.64 beat iQIYI's score of -0.38 indicating that Atlanta Braves is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
iQIYI
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Atlanta Braves
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

iQIYI has a net margin of -2.61% compared to Atlanta Braves' net margin of -2.97%. Atlanta Braves' return on equity of 0.25% beat iQIYI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
iQIYI-2.61% -4.72% -1.36%
Atlanta Braves -2.97%0.25%0.08%

iQIYI has a beta of 0.19, meaning that its stock price is 81% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atlanta Braves has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

iQIYI beats Atlanta Braves on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iQIYI compare to Madison Square Garden Entertainment?

iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ) and Madison Square Garden Entertainment (NYSE:MSGE) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.

52.7% of iQIYI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.9% of Madison Square Garden Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. 57.8% of iQIYI shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Madison Square Garden Entertainment shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

iQIYI has a beta of 0.19, meaning that its stock price is 81% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Madison Square Garden Entertainment has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Madison Square Garden Entertainment had 4 more articles in the media than iQIYI. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Madison Square Garden Entertainment and 4 mentions for iQIYI. Madison Square Garden Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.78 beat iQIYI's score of -0.38 indicating that Madison Square Garden Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
iQIYI
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has a net margin of 4.81% compared to iQIYI's net margin of -2.61%. Madison Square Garden Entertainment's return on equity of 4,795.27% beat iQIYI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
iQIYI-2.61% -4.72% -1.36%
Madison Square Garden Entertainment 4.81%4,795.27%3.31%

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has lower revenue, but higher earnings than iQIYI. iQIYI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Madison Square Garden Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
iQIYI$3.80B0.33-$29.50M-$0.10N/A
Madison Square Garden Entertainment$1.02B3.05$37.43M$1.0275.34

iQIYI presently has a consensus target price of $2.55, suggesting a potential upside of 94.40%. Madison Square Garden Entertainment has a consensus target price of $79.83, suggesting a potential upside of 3.88%. Given iQIYI's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe iQIYI is more favorable than Madison Square Garden Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
iQIYI
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

Summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment beats iQIYI on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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IQ vs. The Competition

MetriciQIYIEntertainment IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.26B$10.43B$33.58B$12.69B
Dividend YieldN/A3.87%5.34%10.03%
P/E Ratio-13.1010.7020.1825.13
Price / Sales0.331,318.26314.0480.86
Price / Cash1.3825.4519.5834.82
Price / Book0.665.5610.586.21
Net Income-$29.50M$74.62M$1.11B$347.60M
7 Day Performance6.50%0.66%0.93%0.88%
1 Month Performance29.70%2.80%-0.62%-3.62%
1 Year Performance-28.02%-3.76%5.37%20.46%

iQIYI Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IQ
iQIYI
2.1378 of 5 stars
$1.31
+3.1%
$2.55
+94.4%
-30.2%$1.26B$3.80BN/A4,603
PLNT
Planet Fitness
4.3067 of 5 stars
$54.32
+1.6%
$74.50
+37.1%
-48.1%$4.25B$1.38B19.614,020
MANU
Manchester United
0.3928 of 5 stars
$22.97
+1.3%
N/A+31.0%$3.91B$862.42MN/A1,140
LION
Lionsgate Studios
2.6846 of 5 stars
$13.25
-0.7%
$15.58
+17.5%
+119.5%$3.88B$2.63BN/A1,032
BATRA
Atlanta Braves
0.6915 of 5 stars
$55.05
+0.0%
N/A+16.6%$3.46B$732.49MN/A1,610

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