GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
GDS Holdings Ltd stock (GDS) is currently trading at $45.00. GDS Holdings Ltd PE ratio is 69.02. GDS Holdings Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.76. Analyst consensus price target for GDS is $55.44. WallStSmart rates GDS as Underperform.
- GDS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- GDS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- GDS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- GDS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- GDS fair value vs current price
- GDS insider transactions and insider buying
- Is GDS undervalued or overvalued?
- GDS Holdings Ltd financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- GDS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- GDS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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GDS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS)
GDS trades 986% above its Graham fair value of $4.28, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS) Key Strengths (2)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS) Areas to Watch (7)
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Modest revenue growth at 8.60%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Fairly priced relative to book value
Moderate institutional interest at 43.87%
Supporting Valuation Data
GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 45/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.76) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (13.17), Price/Book (2.21) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 3.73%, Operating Margin at 12.40%, Profit Margin at 8.31%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 3.73% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.60% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and PEG Ratio are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
GDS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
GDS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.76x trades 31% below its historical average of 1.11x (45th percentile). The current valuation is 76% below its historical high of 3.12x set in Jan 2021, and 1424% above its historical low of 0.05x in Jan 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.1x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS) · TECHNOLOGY › INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The Big Picture
GDS Holdings Ltd operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 11.4B with 9% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.3%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 373.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 64M in free cash flow and 960M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can GDS Holdings Ltd push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 69.0x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact GDS Holdings Ltd.
Bottom Line
GDS Holdings Ltd offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About GDS Holdings Ltd(GDS)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE...
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.