DSS Inc (DSS) fair value: what the stock is really worth
We calculate from audited financials what DSS Inc is really worth. The fair value tells you whether the price is too high or too low, the quality score (0 to 100) how solid the business behind it is. 26 models, 37 quality factors, updated daily.
Valuation from Jun 23, 2026. With the latest figures (losses, negative cash flow), a fair value can no longer be calculated.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Jun 23, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $0.4199 – $31.85 · fair‑value band $1.35 – $2.26 · the $0.7076 price screens below the $1.80 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Jun 23, 2026.
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DSS, Inc. operates in the product packaging, biotechnology, commercial lending, securities and investment management, and direct marketing businesses in the United States.
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DSS, Inc. operates in the product packaging, biotechnology, commercial lending, securities and investment management, and direct marketing businesses in the United States. The company manufactures, markets, and sells mailers, photo sleeves, custom folding cartons, and 3-dimensional direct mail solutions; and markets and distributes nutritional and personal care products. It invests in or acquires companies in the biohealth and biomedical fields, including businesses that focuses on the advancement of drug discovery and prevention, inhibition, and treatment of neurological, oncological, and immune related diseases; and develops open-air defense initiatives for air-borne infectious diseases comprising tuberculosis and influenza. In addition, the company focuses on acquiring equity positions in undervalued commercial banks, bank holding companies, and nonbanking licensed financial companies; and companies engages in nonbanking activities related to banking, such as loan syndication, mortgage banking, trust and escrow, banking technology, loan servicing, equipment leasing, problem asset management, special purpose acquisition company consulting, and advisory capital raising services. Further, the company provides securities and investment management services; and operates a real estate investment trust for acquiring hospitals and other acute or post-acute care centers. Additionally, it develops and acquires assets and investments in the securities trading and funds management arena, as well as lists and operates as a digital asset on secondary market. The company was formerly known as Document Security Systems, Inc. and changed its name to DSS, Inc. in September 2021. DSS, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in West Henrietta, New York.
Stock analysis
DSS Inc (DSS) currently trades at $0.7076, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $1.80, implying the stock looks roughly 60.8% undervalued today.
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Valuation
How firm this estimate is: it rests on 3 models at a data quality of 80/100, which puts the evidence level at low.
Scenario range: $1.35 (bear) to $2.26 (bull), the price of $0.7076 sits below it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 29/100 (below-average quality), in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
Weak Growth: Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
DSS Inc reported revenue of $20.8M in FY2025 versus $20.3M in FY2021, a compound +0.6%/yr. Reported net income was −$23.9M in FY2025.
Key figures
Market cap $6.4M · P/S ratio 0.27 · EPS (TTM) $−2.71 · Net margin −115% · Return on equity −135% · Return on assets (EBIT) −15.4% · Operating margin −127% · Revenue (TTM) $20.1M.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 28 out of 100 (medium confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 52% below its 52-week high and 69% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Consumer Cyclical peers we cover trades at −16% fair-value upside, at 155%, DSS screens cheaper than that median.
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Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.18/100
Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
Revenue growth 1 year
+8.7%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−9.9%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+6.2%
Start year 2020 (pandemic). Over 10 years: +1.7% a year
Revenue growth 28 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+27.0%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
−74.4% (2020) → −69.5% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Packaging & Containers · 270 stocks
Beats the industry median on 2/7 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score29 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside+155.0% · Top 25%
Profitability
Return on equity (TTM)Negative equity ⓘThe company's equity is below zero, for example after large share buybacks. A ratio to negative equity has no meaning, so we show no number here and do not rank it against the peer group.
Return on assets−12.4% · Bottom 25%
Net margin (TTM)−124.0% · Bottom 25%
Operating margin (TTM)−126.7% · Bottom 25%
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth−12.6% · Bottom 25%
Balance sheet
Debt / equityNegative equity ⓘThe company's equity is below zero, for example after large share buybacks. A ratio to negative equity has no meaning, so we show no number here and do not rank it against the peer group.
Valuation Multiplesvs Packaging & Containers median · lower = cheaper
P/BNegative equity ⓘThe company's equity is below zero, for example after large share buybacks. A ratio to negative equity has no meaning, so we show no number here and do not rank it against the peer group.
P/S (TTM)0.32× · Cheapest 25%
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
This stockSector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)100· sector 22
FUTURE (revenue growth)0· sector 2
PAST (return on equity)0· sector 22
HEALTH (low debt)0· sector 92
DIVIDEND (yield)0· sector 47
PAST 0: with negative equity (buybacks among others) return on equity is not meaningfully computable.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DSS Inc (DSS) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Jun 23, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $1.80 versus a price of $0.7076, about +155% upside (undervalued).
What is the fair value of DSS?
Our model-based fair value for DSS Inc is $1.80 (as of Jun 23, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $0.7076.
What is the quality score of DSS?
DSS Inc has a Quality Score of 29/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for DSS Inc (DSS)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $1.80 (as of Jun 23, 2026) from 3 valuation models. Cautious scenario $1.35, optimistic scenario $2.26. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the DSS Inc stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $1.80, about +155% upside versus a price of $0.7076 (undervalued). Cautious scenario $1.35, optimistic scenario $2.26. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of DSS Inc (DSS)?
DSS Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $20.1M (latest available figure, as of Jun 23, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of DSS Inc (DSS)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For DSS Inc it is $1.80 per share (as of Jun 23, 2026), against a price of $0.7076. It is the blended result of 3 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is DSS Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Jun 23, 2026, DSS trades below its calculated fair value: price $0.7076, fair value $1.80, a gap of about +155% (undervalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of DSS?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($0.7076); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($1.80). For DSS Inc the two are $1.10 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is DSS Inc worth?
The market values DSS Inc at about $6.4M (market capitalisation, as of Jun 23, 2026). Per share that is $0.7076; our models calculate a fair value of $1.80 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about DSS?
Our models span a range for DSS Inc: cautious scenario $1.35, base $1.80, optimistic $2.26 per share (as of Jun 23, 2026, price $0.7076). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
How solid is the balance sheet of DSS Inc (DSS)?
Balance-sheet figures for DSS Inc (as of Jun 23, 2026): negative equity, so no return on equity and no debt-to-equity ratio. They feed the Quality Score of 29/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is DSS from its 52-week high?
DSS Inc trades at $0.7076, about 52% below its 52-week high of $1.48 and 69% above the low of $0.4199 (as of Sep 25, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $1.80 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to DSS Inc?
From the same area (Consumer Cyclical) we also value Smurfit Westrock Plc,, Packaging Corporation, International Paper Company, Ball Corporation, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is DSS Inc stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Jun 23, 2026: price $0.7076, calculated fair value $1.80 (+155%), Quality Score 29/100, from 3 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of DSS calculated?
We run DSS Inc through 3 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $1.80, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 13.9 % above its aggregate fair value. DSS Inc currently trades 155 % below its own fair value, and the market average says nothing about that. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of DSS Inc (DSS)?
The closing price on Sep 25, 2026 was $0.7076. Our model-based fair value is $1.80, about +155% upside (undervalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with DSS Inc right now?
The large discount to fair value meets weak quality (29/100). That raises the risk this is a value trap rather than a bargain. The price is below even our cautious bear case ($1.35). The market is more pessimistic than our downside scenario. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution.
Key figures of DSS Inc
How large is the market capitalisation of DSS Inc (DSS)?
The market capitalisation of DSS Inc is $6.4M. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of DSS Inc (DSS)?
The price-to-sales ratio of DSS Inc is 0.27 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of DSS Inc (DSS)?
Earnings per share at DSS Inc are $−2.71. Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the net margin of DSS Inc (DSS)?
The net margin of DSS Inc is −115% (fiscal year 2025). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of DSS Inc (DSS)?
The return on equity (ROE) of DSS Inc is −135% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of DSS Inc (DSS)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of DSS Inc is −15.4% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of DSS Inc (DSS)?
The operating margin of DSS Inc is −127% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at DSS Inc (DSS)?
Revenue at DSS Inc is growing −12.6% versus a year earlier (3y avg −9.9%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How much free cash flow does DSS Inc (DSS) generate?
The free cash flow of DSS Inc is −$9.4M (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net debt does DSS Inc (DSS) carry?
The net debt of DSS Inc is $36.9M (fiscal year 2025). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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Jun 23, 2026