Iqvia Holdings Inc. (IQV) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Iqvia Holdings Inc. (IQV) has a Graham intrinsic value of $260.41 per share. At $266.90 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 2% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 10.2% a year to $16.3B, with an average return on invested capital of 6.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$260.41
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$266.90
Price vs Graham value
2% above
Market cap
$46.3B
Revenue (FY2025)
$16.3B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
10.2%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
6.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$2.1B

IQV 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $16.3B $1.4B $7.84 $2.1B 13.4% 9.3%
FY2024 $15.4B $1.4B $7.49 $2.1B 14.3% 9.6%
FY2023 $15.0B $1.4B $7.29 $1.5B 13.2% 10.0%
FY2022 $14.4B $1.1B $5.72 $1.6B 12.5% 8.3%
FY2021 $13.9B $966.0M $4.95 $2.3B 10.0% 6.9%
FY2020 $11.4B $279.0M $1.43 $1.3B 6.4% 3.4%
FY2019 $11.1B $191.0M $0.96 $835.0M 7.0% 2.8%
FY2018 $10.4B $259.0M $1.24 $795.0M 7.1% 3.5%
FY2017 $9.7B $1.3B $5.88 $601.0M 7.4% 4.5%
FY2016 $6.8B $115.0M $0.76 $696.0M 9.4% 2.2%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

IQVIA is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 10.2% annually over the past decade.

IQVIA has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 6.1% ROIC.

Over the decade, IQVIA shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, IQVIA is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $260.41 per share.

IQV stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Iqvia Holdings Inc. (IQV) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, IQV's intrinsic value is about $260.41 per share.

Is IQV stock undervalued?

At $266.90 (close on Oct 17, 2026), IQV trades 2% above its Graham value of $260.41. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Iqvia Holdings Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $6.8B in fiscal 2016 to $16.3B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 10.2%. Net income was $1.4B in fiscal 2025.

Does Iqvia Holdings Inc. generate free cash flow?

Iqvia Holdings Inc. generated $2.1B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is IQV's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 6.1%, and average return on equity was 13.0%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this IQV data come from?

From Iqvia Holdings Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 28, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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