Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc (BR)vsGDS Holdings Ltd (GDS)
BR
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc
$178.14
+0.66%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $19.98B
GDS
GDS Holdings Ltd
$23.16
-2.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GDS Holdings Ltd generates 64% more annual revenue ($12.26B vs $7.48B). GDS leads profitability with a 30.5% profit margin vs 15.0%. GDS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. GDS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
GDS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-17.2%
Fair Value
$142.97
Current Price
$178.13
$35.16 premium
Margin of Safety
+15.6%
Fair Value
$55.06
Current Price
$23.16
$31.90 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 207.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BR
The strongest argument for BR centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : GDS
The strongest argument for GDS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.5% and operating margin at 14.2%. PEG of 0.53 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BR
The primary concerns for BR are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : GDS
The primary concerns for GDS are Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BR profiles as a value stock while GDS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
BR is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
BR generates stronger free cash flow (679M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GDS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 30.5% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Broadridge Financial Solutions is a public corporate services company founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Automatic Data Processing. The main business of Broadridge is as a service provider supplying public companies with proxy statements, annual reports and other financial documents, and shareholder communications solutions, such as virtual annual meetings.
GDS Holdings Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · China
GDS Holdings Limited, develops and operates data centers in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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