GDS Holdings has the GF Score of 69, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes GDS Holdings
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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GDS Holdings (STU:G40) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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GDS Holdings GF Score Related Terms
STU:G40 vs PSN, INGM, G: GF Score Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, GDS Holdings's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GDS Holdings's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GDS Holdings's GF Score falls into.
GDS Holdings (STU:G40) has a GF Score of 69 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on GDS Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.00. Over the past decade, GDS Holdings' GF Score has ranged from 10.00 to 84.00.
Is GDS Holdings' GF Score too high?
GDS Holdings' current GF Score of 69 is near median its 10-year median of 66.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.00 to a high of 84.00. Overall, GDS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDS Holdings' GF Score compare to PSN and INGM?
GDS Holdings' GF Score of 69 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, GDS Holdings' own GF Score has ranged from 10.00 to 84.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Software company?
A good GF Score depends on the Software industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on GDS Holdings and its competitors. GDS Holdings's current GF Score is 69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.00. 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 (STU:G40) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.41, compared to a current price of €28.40 — trading 54.3% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 69, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.00. GDS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDS Holdings (STU:G40), the current GF Score is 69 as of Jul. 12, 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 (STU:G40) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDS Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.40 is trading 54.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.41.
GuruFocus considers GDS Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:G40:
GF Score: 69 (near median its 10-year median of 66.00)
GF Value™: €18.41 vs. price of €28.40 (54.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:G40 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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