GDS Holdings (MEX:GDSN) Research & Development: MXN89 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:GDSN GDS Holdings Ltd MEX:GDSN
69 GF Score
Price MXN618.00
GF Value MXN449.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is GDS Holdings Research & Development?

GDS Holdings MEX:GDSN 69 Research & Development is MXN89 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GDSN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN449.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. GDS Holdings's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN25 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN89 Mil.

GDS Holdings  (MEX:GDSN) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

GDS Holdings Research & Development Related Terms

GDS Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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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 Research & Development Chart

GDS Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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GDS Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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GDS Holdings Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 MXN89 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of MXN89 Mil mean?
GDS Holdings (MEX:GDSN) has a Research & Development of MXN89 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on GDS Holdings and its competitors.
Is GDS Holdings' Research & Development too high?
GDS Holdings' current Research & Development is MXN89 Mil. 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' Research & Development compare to INGM and PSN?
GDS Holdings' Research & Development of MXN89 Mil 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 Research & Development for a Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on GDS Holdings and its competitors. GDS Holdings's current Research & Development is MXN89 Mil. 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 (MEX:GDSN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN449.22, compared to a current price of MXN618.00 — trading 37.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN89 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDS Holdings (MEX:GDSN), the current Research & Development is MXN89 Mil 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 (MEX:GDSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDS Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN618.00 is trading 37.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN449.22. GuruFocus considers GDS Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GDSN:

  • Research & Development: MXN89 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN449.22 vs. price of MXN618.00 (37.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GDSN 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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