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GDS Holdings's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.57.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.10.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of GDS Holdings was 40.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 18.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for GDS Holdings's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
GDS'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 18.2 Max: 306.2
Current: 18.2
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of GDS Holdings was 306.20% per year. The lowest was -0.10% per year. And the median was 18.20% per year.
GDS's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 59.59% of 2121
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 11.9
vs GDS: 18.20
GDS Holdings's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $146 Mil.
GDS Holdings (NAS:GDS) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
GDS Holdings EBIT per Share Related Terms
GDS Holdings EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GDS Holdings's EBIT per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.10
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
GDS Holdings (GDS) has a EBIT per Share of $1.10 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on GDS Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GDS Holdings ranks #857 out of 2121 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is GDS Holdings' EBIT per Share too high?
GDS Holdings' current EBIT per Share is $1.10. The Software industry median EBIT per Share is 11.90. GDS Holdings' value of $1.10 is 90.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GDS Holdings ranks #857 out of 2121 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GDS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDS Holdings' EBIT per Share compare to PSN and INGM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GDS Holdings ranks #857 out of 2121 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts GDS Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.90. GDS Holdings' value of $1.10 is 90.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Software company?
The median EBIT per Share among Software companies is 11.90, based on 2,121 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GDS Holdings's current EBIT per Share of $1.10 is 90.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on GDS Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBIT per Share is 11.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDS Holdings's current EBIT per Share is $1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDS Holdings (GDS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.24, compared to a current price of $33.44 — trading 57.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $1.10 and 90.8% below the Software industry median of 11.90. GDS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDS Holdings (GDS), the current EBIT per Share is $1.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is GDS Holdings (GDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDS Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.44 is trading 57.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.24.
GuruFocus considers GDS Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GDS:
EBIT per Share: $1.10
GF Value™: $21.24 vs. price of $33.44 (57.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.8% below the Software median (#857 of 2121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GDS Holdings started as an IT service provider in 2001, then moved to the data center business with its first self-developed data center opening in 2010. The company now develops and operates data centers in China and also builds, operates, and transfers data centers for other clients. It offers colocation and managed services and mainly targets hyperscale cloud service customers who take large areas of its data centers or even whole data centers under long-term contracts. Its data centers are located predominantly in and around the Tier 1 cities in China, and it has also started expanding into Southeast Asia via the now 23% owned DayOne. GDS listed on the Nasdaq in 2016 and completed a secondary listing in Hong Kong in 2020.
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