GDS Holdings Future Growth
Future criteria checks 4/6
GDS Holdings is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 84.9% and 15.5% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 101.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 2% in 3 years.
Key information
84.9%
Earnings growth rate
101.6%
EPS growth rate
| IT earnings growth | 14.4% |
| Revenue growth rate | 15.5% |
| Future return on equity | 2.0% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 21 Dec 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Some Investors May Be Worried About GDS Holdings' (NASDAQ:GDS) Returns On Capital
Dec 16
GDS Holdings: From AI Darling To Cash-Burning Nomad
Nov 20These 4 Measures Indicate That GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way
Oct 21GDS Holdings Limited's (NASDAQ:GDS) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 31% Share Price Bounce
Oct 02Some Investors May Be Worried About GDS Holdings' (NASDAQ:GDS) Returns On Capital
Sep 10GDS Holdings: Multiple Positives (Rating Upgrade)
Aug 22Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:GDS)
Aug 15GDS Holdings: A Datacenter Play That Hasn't Been Overbought... Yet
Jun 13Is GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:GDS) Trading At A 48% Discount?
Jun 11GDS: Eyes On Domestic And International Businesses
May 25Returns On Capital At GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS) Have Stalled
May 21Not Many Are Piling Into GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:GDS) Stock Yet As It Plummets 26%
Apr 22GDS Preparing To Spin Off Its Global Business?
Mar 12GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:GDS) Stock Rockets 27% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
Feb 28GDS: Fundraising And Q4 Results Preview
Feb 20The Returns At GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS) Aren't Growing
Feb 02GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:GDS) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks
Dec 29Here's Why GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load
Oct 11GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Sep 18What You Can Learn From GDS Holdings Limited's (NASDAQ:GDS) P/S
Aug 21GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS) Has No Shortage Of Debt
Jun 19GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
May 29Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS)
Nov 13Is GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS) Using Too Much Debt?
Sep 20GDS Holdings: Best-In-Class Operator Trading At A Discount
Sep 06GDS Holdings Q2 2022 Earnings Preview
Aug 22The Return Trends At GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS) Look Promising
Jul 29GDS Holdings Raises Funds For Accelerating Expansion, But Investors Unimpressed
Feb 24These 4 Measures Indicate That GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS) Is Using Debt Extensively
Feb 18Returns Are Gaining Momentum At GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:GDS)
Jan 23Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 16,265 | 56 | -2,814 | 5,347 | 16 |
| 12/31/2025 | 13,628 | -843 | -3,964 | 4,676 | 20 |
| 12/31/2024 | 11,501 | -1,330 | -9,199 | 2,519 | 20 |
| 9/30/2024 | 10,976 | -3,984 | -5,853 | 1,920 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 10,529 | -4,213 | -4,563 | 1,789 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 10,175 | -4,214 | -3,737 | 2,069 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 9,957 | -4,344 | -4,188 | 2,065 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 9,804 | -1,358 | -7,378 | 2,024 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 9,653 | -1,277 | -7,596 | 2,089 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 9,491 | -1,425 | -7,041 | 2,974 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 9,326 | -1,510 | -7,276 | 2,858 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 9,109 | -1,666 | -5,807 | 2,356 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 8,803 | -1,651 | -7,407 | 2,237 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 8,356 | -1,588 | -8,786 | 981 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 7,819 | -1,314 | -8,679 | 1,201 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 7,263 | -1,257 | -8,807 | 1,108 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 6,726 | -1,144 | -8,170 | 644 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 6,205 | -933 | -7,501 | 466 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 5,739 | -738 | -7,897 | 321 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 5,287 | -561 | -8,069 | 80 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 4,828 | -459 | -6,863 | 254 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 4,471 | -451 | -6,434 | 183 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 4,122 | -500 | -4,628 | 293 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 3,773 | -506 | -3,830 | 333 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 3,469 | -503 | -3,925 | 205 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 3,122 | -499 | -4,383 | 71 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 2,792 | -430 | -4,400 | -13 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 2,468 | -424 | -3,428 | -153 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 2,130 | -395 | N/A | -253 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 1,828 | -369 | N/A | -288 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 1,616 | -327 | N/A | -168 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 1,422 | -314 | N/A | -167 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 1,295 | -308 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 1,195 | -377 | N/A | -146 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 1,056 | -403 | N/A | -129 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 953 | -357 | N/A | -154 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 846 | -326 | N/A | -89 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 762 | -234 | N/A | -101 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 704 | -217 | N/A | -80 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 468 | -309 | N/A | 28 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: GDS is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (2.6%).
Earnings vs Market: GDS is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.
High Growth Earnings: GDS is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: GDS's revenue (15.5% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (9.2% per year).
High Growth Revenue: GDS's revenue (15.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: GDS's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (2%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/30 21:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/27 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
GDS Holdings Limited is covered by 40 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Nathan Crossett | Berenberg |
| Daley Li | BofA Global Research |
| Hongjie Li | China International Capital Corporation Limited |