GDS Holdings Limited (GDS) — Stock Score Summary

GDS Holdings Limited (GDS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 25/100 based on Quality (37/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (39/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

GDS Holdings Limited is a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China, offering co-location, managed hosting, and cloud computing services. The company's competitive advantage stems from its strategically located, high-quality data centers in key economic hubs and its robust ecosystem of hyperscale cloud and enterprise customers. GDS is a critical infrastructure provider enabling China's digital economy and cloud adoption.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$34.54
Market Cap$7.0B
P/E (TTM)62.17
P/E (Forward)191.00
Price/Book2.14
Return on Equity3.7%
Return on Invested Capital3.4%
Debt/Equity171.34
Gross Margin22.6%
Operating Margin12.4%
Revenue Growth8.6%
Free Cash Flow$-1.5B

GDS Holdings Limited operates in the Information Technology Services industry, part of the Technology sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GDS Holdings Limited’s (GDS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for GDS Holdings Limited (GDS) is 25/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (37), Value (38), and Momentum (39) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does GDS Holdings Limited have an economic moat?
GDS Holdings Limited (GDS) has a Quality factor score of 37/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is GDS Holdings Limited a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for GDS Holdings Limited (GDS) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 25/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is GDS Holdings Limited in?
GDS Holdings Limited (GDS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Information Technology Services industry (China).
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