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GDS Holdings Ltd. (9698) Stock Price & Analysis

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9698 Stock Chart & Stats

HK$21.72-HK$0.36(2.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM GMT+8
HK$20HK$25HK$30HK$35Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
HKD 21.50 - HKD 22.22
52-Week Range
HKD 20.80 - HKD 46.94
Previous Close
HKD 21.22
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
5.46M
Market Cap
HKD 34.82B
Enterprise Value
HKD 100.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
HKD 14.92B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
HKD 47.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
7.7
Beta
1.94
Next Earnings
Nov 25, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
-0.04
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring Colocation Model

Multi-year colocation contracts can provide recurring revenue visibility while customers rely on mission-critical facilities and committed power capacity. This model supports durable relationships, improves planning for capacity investments, and creates opportunities to add managed services and connectivity revenue.

Strong Revenue And Margin Growth

The sharp TTM revenue increase alongside solid gross, EBIT, and net margins indicates materially stronger operating performance. If the improved utilization and pricing environment persists, higher scale can reinforce profitability and provide more internal resources for continued data-center expansion.

Improving Returns And Equity

Growth in equity combined with a meaningful recovery in return on equity suggests the business is using its capital more productively than in prior periods. Improving returns can strengthen investor confidence and support more disciplined funding of future capacity and customer demand.

Bears Say

Elevated Leverage

High debt relative to equity leaves GDS with less financial flexibility if operating conditions weaken or capital needs rise. Leverage can increase refinancing and interest burdens, constrain investment choices, and make the company more sensitive to changes in utilization, pricing, or customer demand.

Weak Cash Conversion

Positive operating cash flow has not covered investment requirements, leaving free cash flow negative and limiting internally generated funding. Weak conversion of reported earnings into cash may require additional borrowing or external capital, reducing resilience and flexibility during the next several quarters.

Earnings Volatility

The sharp shift from losses to unusually strong profits demonstrates improvement but also makes the current earnings base harder to assess as durable. Continued volatility can complicate planning, weaken confidence in normalized profitability, and increase the risk that future results fall short of recent levels.

GDS Holdings Ltd. News

9698 FAQ

What was GDS Holdings Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
GDS Holdings Ltd. lowest stock price was HK$20.80 and its highest was HK$46.94 in the past 12 months.
What is GDS Holdings Ltd.’s market cap?
GDS Holdings Ltd.’s market cap is HK$34.82B.
When is GDS Holdings Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
GDS Holdings Ltd.’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 25, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 13 days.
How were GDS Holdings Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
GDS Holdings Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported HK$0.064 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of HK$0.011 by HK$0.053.
Is GDS Holdings Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts GDS Holdings Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does GDS Holdings Ltd. pay dividends?
GDS Holdings Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.
What is GDS Holdings Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
GDS Holdings Ltd.’s EPS estimate is -0.04.
How many shares outstanding does GDS Holdings Ltd. have?
GDS Holdings Ltd. has 1,559,430,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to GDS Holdings Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
GDS Holdings Ltd. reported an EPS of HK$0.064 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of HK$0.011. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.121%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of GDS Holdings Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:9698
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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