GDS (GDS Holdings) YoY EBITDA Growth: -21.74% (As of Jun. 2026)

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GDS GDS Holdings Ltd GDS
68 GF Score
Price $32.39
GF Value $22.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is GDS Holdings YoY EBITDA Growth?

GDS Holdings GDS +1.16% 68 YoY EBITDA Growth is -21.74% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GDS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. GDS Holdings's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -21.74%.

GDS Holdings's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.75.

GDS Holdings YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GDS Holdings's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

GDS Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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GDS Holdings Quarterly Data
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GDS Holdings YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

GDS Holdings's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(4.192-3.473)/ | 3.473 |
=20.70 %

GDS Holdings's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.745-0.952)/ | 0.952 |
=-21.74 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -21.74% mean?
GDS Holdings (GDS) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -21.74% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for GDS Holdings and its competitors.
Is GDS Holdings' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
GDS Holdings' current YoY EBITDA Growth is -21.74%. 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' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to INGM and G?
GDS Holdings' YoY EBITDA Growth of -21.74% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Software company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Software industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for GDS Holdings and its competitors. GDS Holdings's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -21.74%. 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 $22.89, compared to a current price of $32.39 — trading 41.5% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -21.74%. GDS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDS Holdings (GDS), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -21.74% as of Jun. 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 $32.39 is trading 41.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.89. GuruFocus considers GDS Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GDS:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -21.74%
  • GF Value™: $22.89 vs. price of $32.39 (41.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address No. 999 Zhouhai Road, F4/F5, Building C, Sunland International, Pudong, Shanghai, CHN, 200137
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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