MARKET WIREBenzinga • 2d ago
Trading Halt: Halt status updated at 8:55:00 AM ET: Quotation Resumption: News and Resumption TimesWhy GDS Stock dropped -2.93% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$23.16 -2.93% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
GDS Holdings Limited ADS (GDS) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 57/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID
Cap $4.64B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERSELL / AVOID • D+
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.4% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GDS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±11.6%
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Why GDS Stock dropped -2.93% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
GDS Holdings Limited ADS (GDS) dropped -2.93% to $23.16, trading at 6% of its 52-week range ($21.66 – $48.61). Stretched risk/reward at 22x P/E (15% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 6% of its 52-week range ($21.66 – $48.61) with RSI-14 at 38.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±11.6% around $23.16 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $185.2M annual free cash flow.
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MARKET WIREYahoo • 7d ago
GDS Holdings (GDS) Stock May Still Trade At A Discount On EarningsGDS Holdings has seen a sharp swing in investor sentiment over the past few years, which puts fresh focus on what buyers today are really paying for in terms of earnings power. With the share price moving in very differe
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GDS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -46.23%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-01O $23.86H $23.86L $23.16C $23.16VOL 2.25M
RES: $33.56SUP: $20.09SMA50: $29.20SMA200: $36.29
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
15.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -1.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (GDS)
Technology Rank #182 of 241
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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (GDS vs. TTD, BZ, SNAP, MTCH)
Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (17 Tracked Issuers)Across 241 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, GDS Holdings Limited ADS (GDS) ranks #182 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #216 by equity capitalization ($4.64B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TTD leads on earnings valuation at 13.9x trailing P/E, while MTCH leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 30.4% ROIC and 72.8% gross margin. MTCH currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 80/100 (B+) compared with GDS at 57/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDS
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GDS Holdings Limited ADS | D+ | 57/100 | 21.7x | — | 14.9% | -2.93% | $4.64B | Benchmark Subject |
| TTD The Trade Desk Inc. | C | 64/100 | 13.9x | 78.6% | 13.8% | +2.35% | $6.17B | /ttd-vs-gds → |
| BZ KANZHUN LIMITED American Depository Shares | B+ | 76/100 | 19.6x | 85.1% | 10.9% | +1.37% | $7.68B | /bz-vs-gds → |
| SNAP Snap Inc. | D | 47/100 | — | 55.0% | -8.9% | -4.70% | $9.61B | /snap-vs-gds → |
| MTCH Match Group Inc. | B+ | 80/100 | 14.4x | 72.8% | 30.4% | +1.40% | $9.79B | /mtch-vs-gds → |
2. GDS Fundamental Profitability, Capital Efficiency & Balance-Sheet Forensics
TRAILING 12M & FORWARD QUANTITATIVE SNAPSHOTGDS Holdings Limited ADS (GDS) operates in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (Technology) with an equity capitalization of $4.64B, trailing P/E of 21.7x, forward P/E of 20.2x, and EV/EBITDA of 14.9x. Operating profitability registers a gross margin of —, operating margin of 21.1%, net profit margin of 16.4%, ROIC of 14.9%, and free cash flow yield of 3.99%, alongside an Altman Z-Score of 3.87 and Piotroski F-Score of 7/9.
3. GDS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs GDS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, GDS Holdings Limited ADS (NASDAQ: GDS) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $23.16 (-2.93% 1D, market cap $4.64B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 241 tracked Technology issuers, GDS ranks #182 in composite RQD confidence.
How does GDS compare to TTD and BZ in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), GDS carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 14.9%. By comparison, TTD (The Trade Desk Inc.) holds a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 13.9x, ROIC 13.8%, cap $6.17B) and BZ (KANZHUN LIMITED American Depository Shares) posts a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 19.6x, ROIC 10.9%, cap $7.68B). Among the 5-stock peer group, TTD leads on earnings multiple (13.9x) while MTCH leads on capital efficiency (30.4% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GDS?
For GDS Holdings Limited ADS (GDS), key quantitative strengths include Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. and Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs., while primary risk factors center on Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 15.4%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is GDS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
GDS last traded at $23.16 (-2.93% on volume of 2,246,352 shares), positioning the stock -20.68% below its 50-day simple moving average ($29.20) and -36.18% below its 200-day simple moving average ($36.29). Across its 52-week range of $21.66 to $48.61, GDS sits at the 5.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.6% ($20.47 to $25.85).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is GDS stock moving today?
Why GDS Stock dropped -2.93% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 22x P/E (15% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.