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Q: What does DSS, Inc. do?

Overview: DSS, Inc. is a developer and marketer of secure technologies specializing in fraud and counterfeit protection for printed documents and digital information, operating within the Media & Entertainment industry and classified as a micro-cap company.Financial Snapshot: Most recent Net Sales: 5 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) Most recent Net Profit: -5 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) Market-cap: USD 8.82 Million (Micro Cap)Key Metrics: P/E: NA (Loss Making) Industry P/E: NA Dividend Yield: 0.00% Debt Equity: 2.18 Return on Equity: -253.64% Price to Book: 0.49Contact Details: Address: 200 CANAL VIEW BOULEVARD, SUITE 104, ROCHESTER NY: 14623 Tel: ['1 585 2321500', '1 585 2325440'] Fax: 1 585 3252977 Website: http://www.dsssecure.com/

Q: Is DSS, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 14 May 2021, the valuation grade for DSS, Inc. has moved from fair to risky, indicating a deteriorating outlook. The company appears to be overvalued given its significant negative financial metrics, including a Price to Book Value of 0.43 and an EV to Sales ratio of 2.31, which suggests that investors are paying a premium relative to the company's sales performance. Additionally, the ROCE stands at a troubling -79.36%, further highlighting the company's inefficiency in generating returns on capital.In comparison to its peers, DSS, Inc. shows a stark contrast; for instance, Ennis, Inc. has a P/E ratio of 14.02 and is rated very attractive, while Quad/Graphics, Inc. is also rated risky but has a P/E of 6.18. This disparity underscores the challenges DSS, Inc. faces in the current market. Furthermore, the company's stock has underperformed against the S&P 500 over the past year, returning -2.26% compared to the index's 17.14%, reinforcing the notion of overvaluation amidst its financial struggles.

Q: Is DSS, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

As of 11 September 2025, the technical trend for DSS, Inc. has changed from mildly bullish to bullish. The weekly MACD and Bollinger Bands are both bullish, supporting the positive stance, while the daily moving averages also indicate bullish momentum. The monthly MACD and KST are mildly bullish, suggesting some underlying strength. However, the RSI shows no signal on both weekly and monthly time frames, indicating a lack of momentum confirmation. In terms of performance, DSS, Inc. has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past month with a return of 51.16% compared to the S&P 500's 2.33%, but it has lagged over the longer term, particularly in the 3-year and 5-year periods. Overall, the current technical stance is bullish, reflecting a strengthening trend.

Price Point

High/Low

1Day

52 Week

Valuation

Technical

Day's Volume

CASH

90.7 k

Shareholding (Sep 2025)

FII

0.01%

Held by 5 FIIs

DII

98.85%

Held by 1 DIIs

Promoter

0.00%

How big is DSS, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of Jun 18, DSS, Inc. has a market capitalization of 8.82 million, with net sales of 20.18 million and a net profit of -53.89 million over the latest four quarters. Shareholder's funds are 20.24 million, and total assets are 106.45 million.

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What does DSS, Inc. do?

22-Jun-2025

DSS, Inc. develops and markets secure technologies for fraud and counterfeit protection in the Media & Entertainment industry. It has a market cap of $8.82 million, with recent net sales of $5 million and a net profit loss of $5 million.

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Who are in the management team of DSS, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of March 2022, the management team of DSS, Inc. includes Chairman Heng Fai Chan, CEO Frank Heuszel, Lead Independent Director John Thatch, and Independent Directors Jose Escudero, Sassuan Lee, and Wah Wai Lo, along with Director Tung Moe Chan.

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Is DSS, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

20-Sep-2025

As of May 14, 2021, DSS, Inc. is rated risky due to significant financial issues, including a low Price to Book Value of 0.43, a troubling ROCE of -79.36%, and underperformance against the S&P 500, indicating it may be overvalued compared to its peers.

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Is DSS, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

20-Sep-2025

As of September 11, 2025, DSS, Inc. shows a bullish trend supported by positive weekly MACD and Bollinger Bands, despite a lack of momentum confirmation from the RSI, and has outperformed the S&P 500 in the past month with a 51.16% return.

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Stock DNA

Industry

Media & Entertainment

Market cap

USD 9 Million (Micro Cap)

P/E

NA (Loss Making)

Industry P/E

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Debt Equity

2.96

Return on Equity

-298.18%

Price to Book

0.63

Revenue and Profits:

Net Sales:

6 Million

(Quarterly Results - Sep 2025)

Net Profit:

-2 Million

Total Returns

Total Returns (Price + Dividend)

TimePeriod

Price Return

Dividend Return

Total Return

3 Months

-24.08%

6 Months

-7.22%

1 Year

5.59%

2 Years

-46.59%

3 Years

228.07%

4 Years

-86.73%

5 Years

-98.44%

DSS, Inc. for the last several years.

Risk Adjusted Returns v/s

News & Corporate Actions

News

No Recent News for the Company

Announcements

No announcement available

Corporate Actions

No corporate action available

Key Factors

Quality key factors

Factor

Value

Sales Growth (5y)

2.68%

EBIT Growth (5y)

-255.02%

EBIT to Interest (avg)

-23.60

Debt to EBITDA (avg)

Negative Net Debt

Net Debt to Equity (avg)

2.18

Sales to Capital Employed (avg)

0.25

Tax Ratio

0.16%

Dividend Payout Ratio

Pledged Shares

Institutional Holding

2.72%

ROCE (avg)

ROE (avg)

Valuation key factors

Factor

Value

P/E Ratio

NA (Loss Making)

Industry P/E

Price to Book Value

0.43

EV to EBIT

-1.04

EV to EBITDA

-1.09

EV to Capital Employed

0.82

EV to Sales

2.31

PEG Ratio

Dividend Yield

ROCE (Latest)

-79.36%

ROE (Latest)

-253.64%

Technicals key factors

Indicator

Weekly

Monthly

MACD

Bearish

Mildly Bullish

RSI

No Signal

Bollinger Bands

Bearish

Sideways

Moving Averages

Bearish (Daily)

KST

Bearish

Mildly Bearish

Dow Theory

Mildly Bullish

OBV

Mildly Bullish

Technical Indicator Scale: Bearish, Mildly Bearish, Sideways, Mildly Bullish, Bullish Turned

Shareholding

Shareholding Snapshot : Sep 2025

Shareholding Compare (%holding)

Majority shareholders

Domestic Funds

Held in 3 Schemes (1.14%)

Foreign Institutions

Held by 5 Foreign Institutions (0.01%)

Strategic Entities with highest holding

Highest Public shareholder

Financial

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Quarterly Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Sep'25 - YoY

Sep'25

Sep'24

Change(%)

Net Sales

6.40

5.60

14.29%

Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income

-2.10

-4.70

55.32%

Interest

0.00

0.10

-100.00%

Exceptional Items

1.10

-0.40

375.00%

Consolidate Net Profit

-2.20

-5.70

61.40%

Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)

-505.90%

-934.60%

42.87%

USD in Million.

Compare with Peers

Net Sales

YoY Growth in quarter ended Sep 2025 is 14.29% vs 33.33% in Sep 2024

Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in quarter ended Sep 2025 is 61.40% vs 14.93% in Sep 2024

All Quarterly Results

Annual Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Dec'24

Dec'24

Dec'23

Change(%)

Net Sales

19.10

25.90

-26.25%

Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income

-44.00

-49.40

10.93%

Interest

0.30

0.60

-50.00%

Exceptional Items

-7.80

-19.40

59.79%

Consolidate Net Profit

-53.70

-74.00

27.43%

Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)

-2,423.80%

-2,104.30%

-31.95%

USD in Million.

Compare with Peers

Net Sales

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2024 is -26.25% vs -45.24% in Dec 2023

Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2024 is 27.43% vs -6.17% in Dec 2023

All Annual Results

Company CV

About DSS, Inc.

DSS, Inc.

Media & Entertainment

Document Security Systems, Inc. (DSS) is a developer and marketer of secure technologies. The Company specializes in fraud and counterfeit protection for various forms of printed documents and digital information. The Company operates through four segments: DSS Packaging and Printing Group, DSS Plastics Group, DSS Digital Group, and DSS Technology Management. The Company has optical deterrent technologies that provide protection of printed information from unauthorized scanning and copying. It operates over two production facilities, consisting of a combined security printing and packaging facility, and a plastic card facility, where it produces secure and non-secure documents for customers. It licenses anti-counterfeiting technologies to printers and brand-owners.

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Company Details

200 CANAL VIEW BOULEVARD, SUITE 104 , ROCHESTER NY : 14623

Tel: 1 585 23215001 585 2325440

http://www.dsssecure.com/

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About DSS, Inc.

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