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GDS HoldingsGDS +8.03%68 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.69 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 34.82. GuruFocus rates GDS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,962 Software companies, GDS Holdings ranks worse than 63.35% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, GDS Holdings's enterprise value is $11,685 Mil.
GDS Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $795 Mil. Therefore, GDS Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for GDS Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GDS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.01 Med: 34.82 Max: 79.9
Current: 14.69
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of GDS Holdings was 79.90. The lowest was 11.01. And the median was 34.82.
GDS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.35% of 1962
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.29
vs GDS: 14.69
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
GDS Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
GDS Holdings's share price for today is $31.97.
GDS Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.562.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for GDS Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, GDS Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
GDS Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GDS Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GDS Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
GDS Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $11,685 Mil.
GDS Holdings's EBITDA 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 $795 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 14.69 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on GDS Holdings. This is 58% below median its historical median of 34.82. Over the past decade, GDS Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.01 to 79.90. According to the industry distribution chart, GDS Holdings ranks #1243 out of 1962 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is GDS Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
GDS Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.69 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 34.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.01 to a high of 79.90. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.29. GDS Holdings' value of 14.69 is 42.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GDS Holdings ranks #1243 out of 1962 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GDS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDS Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to PSN and INGM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GDS Holdings ranks #1243 out of 1962 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places GDS Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.29. GDS Holdings' value of 14.69 is 42.8% above this benchmark. Historically, GDS Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.01 to 79.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.82 vs. the industry median of 10.29, GDS Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.29, based on 1,962 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GDS Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.69 is 42.8% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on GDS Holdings. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDS Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.69, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 34.82. 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 $21.18, compared to a current price of $31.97 — trading 50.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.69, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 34.82 and 42.8% above the Software industry median of 10.29. GDS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDS Holdings (GDS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.69 as of Jul. 31, 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 $31.97 is trading 50.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.18.
GuruFocus considers GDS Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GDS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.69 (58% below median its 10-year median of 34.82)
GF Value™: $21.18 vs. price of $31.97 (50.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.8% above the Software median (#1243 of 1962)
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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