What Is IQVIA Holdings, Inc. (IQV) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, IQVIA Holdings, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a composite $222.60, showing conflicting signals at the current price of $207.53. While the average implied return is +7.3%, model disagreement is elevated with a gap of +369.6% between the most bullish and bearish estimates. The most optimistic model, Markov DDM, places fair value at $787.82 (+279.6%), while EROIC — the most conservative — estimates $20.87 (-89.9%). This +369.6% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about IQVIA Holdings, Inc.'s intrinsic worth. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About IQV?
12 of 13 models are currently active for IQV. Of these, 5 models suggest upside while 7 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates IQV's intrinsic value at $299.24, implying +44.2% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does IQV Rank in Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research?
Among 11 Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research stocks, IQV ranks #2 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.7/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.7 places IQV in the top tier.
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is IQV a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns IQV a score of 17/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for IQVIA Holdings, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, IQVIA Holdings, Inc. scores 8.7 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +369.6% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every IQV valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across IQV's 12 active models, average confidence is 45%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →