Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.
As of today (2026-06-26), GDS Holdings's Volatility is 75.00%.
GDS Holdings (MEX:GDSN) Volatility Explanation
Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.
Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.
Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
GDS Holdings Volatility Related Terms
MEX:GDSN vs INGM, PSN, G: Volatility Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, GDS Holdings's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility 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 Volatility vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GDS Holdings's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GDS Holdings's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
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√12
Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.
* 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 (MEX:GDSN) has a Volatility of 75.00% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on GDS Holdings and its competitors.
Is GDS Holdings' Volatility too high?
GDS Holdings' current Volatility is 75.00%. 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' Volatility compare to INGM and PSN?
GDS Holdings' Volatility of 75.00% 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 Volatility for a Software company?
A good Volatility depends on the Software industry context. However, Volatility 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 Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on GDS Holdings and its competitors. GDS Holdings's current Volatility is 75.00%. 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 (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 Volatility is 75.00%. 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 Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDS Holdings (MEX:GDSN), the current Volatility is 75.00% as of Jun. 26, 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:
Volatility: 75.00%
GF Value™: MXN449.22 vs. price of MXN618.00 (37.6% above fair value)
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 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.
69GF Score
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