MARKET WIREBenzinga • 3d ago
Trading Halt: Halt status updated at 8:55:00 AM ET: Quotation Resumption: News and Resumption TimesWhy GDS Stock dropped -5.35% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$21.92 -5.35% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.67
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 $4.39B
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Is GDS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-03, 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 $21.92 (-5.35% 1D, market cap $4.39B). 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 714 tracked Technology issuers, GDS ranks #254 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does GDS compare to SRAD and TTD in the Technology sector?
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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, SRAD (Sportradar Group AG (Class A)) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $3.75B) and TTD (The Trade Desk Inc.) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 13.9x, ROIC 13.8%, cap $5.81B). Among the 5-stock peer group, TTD leads on earnings multiple (13.9x) while GDS leads on capital efficiency (14.9% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GDS?
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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.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.67 (-1.15%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 4.4% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GDS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (57/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY GDS SCORES 57/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (28% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.87 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (28% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C+$25.86-8.9% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$23.57+1.2% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$23.86-8.1% Next Q
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CurrentGrade D+$21.92-0.2% Hist 90D α
57
Trajectory: C+ (65) → D+ (57)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the GDS Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 57/100 (D+) score, GDS faces multiple-compression risk if 21.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($28.80) or 200D SMA ($36.12) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($21.82) toward Bear Floor ($17.02).
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Why GDS Stock dropped -5.35% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
GDS Holdings Limited ADS (GDS) dropped -5.35% to $21.92, trading at 2% 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 2% of its 52-week range ($21.66 – $48.61) with RSI-14 at 34.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±10.9% around $21.92 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $175.3M annual free cash flow.
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MARKET WIRESeekingAlpha • 7d ago
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MARKET WIREYahoo • 9d 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
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 24d ago
How Investors May Respond To GDS Holdings (GDS) Surge In Implied Volatility And Bearish Analyst RevisionsIn recent days, options traders have bid up implied volatility on GDS Holdings Limited while analysts have maintained Sell ratings and cut earnings estimates, highlighting rising uncertainty around the company’s outlook.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 26d ago
Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in GDS Holdings Stock?Investors need to pay close attention to GDS stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 48d ago
Here's Why You Should Hold on to GDS Holdings Stock for NowGDS's AI-driven bookings, high pre-commitment and backlog support growth visibility, but rising utility costs and debt pressure margins.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 66d ago
GDS Stock Jumps 13% in a Month: Here's What You Should KnowGDS jumps 13% in a month as AI-led bookings, rising utilization and a heavily pre-committed expansion pipeline support growth.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 76d ago
GDS Holdings (GDS) Upgraded to Buy: Here's WhyGDS Holdings (GDS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
RISK WATCHYahoo Finance • 80d ago
GDS Holdings (GDS) Is Up 7.6% After Raising 2026 Guidance on AI-Driven Data Center DemandGDS Holdings Limited reported past second-quarter 2026 results with revenue of CNY 3,087.95 million and net income of CNY 835.21 million, marking a move from a prior-year loss alongside higher earnings per share from con
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 80d ago
GDS (GDS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptRecord bookings and raised guidance signal surging AI infrastructure demand in China.
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GDS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -49.11%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $23.16H $23.16L $21.92C $21.92VOL 2.17M
RES: $33.47SUP: $21.43SMA50: $28.80SMA200: $36.12
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GDS Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
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 #254 of 714
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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (GDS vs. SRAD, TTD, NIQ, WIX)
Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (72 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, GDS Holdings Limited ADS (GDS) ranks #254 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #219 by equity capitalization ($4.39B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TTD leads on earnings valuation at 13.9x trailing P/E, while GDS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.9% ROIC and — gross margin. TTD currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 62/100 (C) 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 |
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GDS Holdings Limited ADS | D+ | 57/100 | 21.7x | — | 14.9% | -5.35% | $4.39B | Benchmark Subject |
| SRAD Sportradar Group AG (Class A) | D | 48/100 | — | — | — | -1.63% | $3.75B | /srad-vs-gds → |
| TTD The Trade Desk Inc. | C | 62/100 | 13.9x | 78.6% | 13.8% | -5.90% | $5.81B | /ttd-vs-gds → |
| NIQ NIQ Global Intelligence plc | D | 48/100 | — | — | 1.7% | -2.65% | $5.85B | /niq-vs-gds → |
| WIX Wix.com Ltd. | D+ | 52/100 | 64.5x | 68.1% | 0.8% | -1.27% | $3.23B | /wix-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 $4.39B, 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 2026-11-03, 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 $21.92 (-5.35% 1D, market cap $4.39B). 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 714 tracked Technology issuers, GDS ranks #254 in composite RQD confidence.
How does GDS compare to SRAD and TTD 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, SRAD (Sportradar Group AG (Class A)) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $3.75B) and TTD (The Trade Desk Inc.) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 13.9x, ROIC 13.8%, cap $5.81B). Among the 5-stock peer group, TTD leads on earnings multiple (13.9x) while GDS leads on capital efficiency (14.9% 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 $21.92 (-5.35% on volume of 2,167,246 shares), positioning the stock -23.89% below its 50-day simple moving average ($28.80) and -39.31% below its 200-day simple moving average ($36.12). Across its 52-week range of $21.66 to $48.61, GDS sits at the 1.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 34.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.9% ($19.53 to $24.31).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is GDS stock moving today?
Why GDS Stock dropped -5.35% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 22x P/E (15% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 57/100 (D+)
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GDS — GDS Holdings Limited ADS: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, GDS scores 57 out of 100, grade D+, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 (ROIC 14.9%; FCF yield 3.99%), Whale 13F Flow at 4/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 16/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 8/20 (Beta 1.24; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 16/20 (Altman Z 3.87; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 0.39).
For a prospective investor, the pillar profile is uneven. The balance sheet and insider-flow pillars score relatively well, indicating a financially sound structure and some insider activity supportive of the stock. The weakest pillar is institutional flow at 4/20, which signals limited institutional accumulation or supportive options positioning in the data. The macro regime pillar at 8/20 reflects the elevated beta of 1.24, meaning the stock has historically moved more than the broader market, which amplifies both upside and downside exposure. The cash engine pillar at 13/20 reflects a 14.9% ROIC alongside a 3.99% FCF yield, which are reasonable but not exceptional. The overall verdict is a trim signal, which suggests the composite of weak institutional flow and macro sensitivity outweighs the balance-sheet strength. Valuation context per the market data: trailing P/E of 21.7 and forward P/E of 20.2 imply modest expected earnings growth, while EV/EBITDA of 14.9 is the valuation tradeoff an investor would weigh against the 21.1% operating margin.
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Open Questions
- What are the reported revenue, operating income, net income, FCF, cash, and debt figures across recent periods, given that the financials section is empty?
- What is the analyst consensus rating and price target distribution, given that analyst data is absent?
- Which institutions hold the stock, and what changed in 13F filings, given the whale flow pillar scores only 4/20?
- What drove the 52-week decline from $48.61 to the current $23.16, and what catalysts are pending?
- What is the company's product mix, customer concentration, and geographic revenue exposure?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 9d ago
GDS Holdings (GDS) Stock May Still Trade At A Discount On Earnings GDS 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
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 24d ago
How Investors May Respond To GDS Holdings (GDS) Surge In Implied Volatility And Bearish Analyst Revisions In recent days, options traders have bid up implied volatility on GDS Holdings Limited while analysts have maintained Sell ratings and cut earnings estimates, highlighting rising uncertainty around the company’s outlook.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 26d ago
Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in GDS Holdings Stock? Investors need to pay close attention to GDS stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 48d ago
Here's Why You Should Hold on to GDS Holdings Stock for Now GDS's AI-driven bookings, high pre-commitment and backlog support growth visibility, but rising utility costs and debt pressure margins.
🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 66d ago
GDS Stock Jumps 13% in a Month: Here's What You Should Know GDS jumps 13% in a month as AI-led bookings, rising utilization and a heavily pre-committed expansion pipeline support growth.
🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 76d ago
GDS Holdings (GDS) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why GDS Holdings (GDS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is GDS (D+ • RQD 57/100) a Buy at $23.16?
Welcome to the GDS (GDS Holdings Limited ADS) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 57/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing. Bulls point to capital efficiency (14.9% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $17.37 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $23.16 Pump the brakes on GDS — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on GDS, but look at what you are paying: 21.7x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless GDS Holdings Limited ADS expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $28.49 (+23.0%)
Spot @ $23.16 GDS cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on GDS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $23.16 (52-wk range $21.66 - $48.61), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.