GDS Holdings (MEX:GDSN) ROCE %: 5.63% (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 ROCE %?

GDS Holdings MEX:GDSN 69 ROCE % is 5.63% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. GDS Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.63%.

GDS Holdings  (MEX:GDSN) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

GDS Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

GDS Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GDS Holdings's ROCE % 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.

GDS Holdings ROCE % Chart

GDS Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.34 1.60 -2.83 2.19 3.45

GDS Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.78 2.43 9.76 -6.08 5.63
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GDS Holdings ROCE % Calculation

GDS Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=6396.403/( ( (210967.859 - 26004.38) + (204513.425 - 18223.406) )/ 2 )
=6396.403/( (184963.479+186290.019)/ 2 )
=6396.403/185626.749
=3.45 %

GDS Holdings's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=10509.436/( ( (204513.425 - 18223.406) + (220132.723 - 33060.979) )/ 2 )
=10509.436/( ( 186290.019 + 187071.744 )/ 2 )
=10509.436/186680.8815
=5.63 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 5.63% mean?
GDS Holdings (MEX:GDSN) has a ROCE % of 5.63% as of Mar. 2026.
Is GDS Holdings' ROCE % too high?
GDS Holdings' current ROCE % is 5.63%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.27. GDS Holdings' value of 5.63% is 6.8% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to INGM and PSN?
GDS Holdings' ROCE % of 5.63% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. GDS Holdings' value of 5.63% is 6.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,713 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GDS Holdings's current ROCE % of 5.63% is 6.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDS Holdings's current ROCE % is 5.63%. 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 ROCE % is 5.63% and 6.8% above the Software industry median of 5.27. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDS Holdings (MEX:GDSN), the current ROCE % is 5.63% 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:

  • ROCE %: 5.63%
  • GF Value™: MXN449.22 vs. price of MXN618.00 (37.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.8% above the Software median

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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