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DSS Inc (DSS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/27/2025: DSS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
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AI Based Fundamental Rating
Below Average Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -56.61% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 03/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.09M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 27.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 27.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 56639 | Beta 1.78 | 52 Weeks Range 0.77 - 2.30 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.77 - 2.30 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -9.64 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-25 | When After Market | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -257.07% | Operating Margin (TTM) -93.46% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -7.35% | Return on Equity (TTM) -84.78% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 60869518 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.32 |
Enterprise Value 60869518 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.32 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.43 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.9 | Shares Outstanding 8092520 | Shares Floating 1027509 |
Shares Outstanding 8092520 | Shares Floating 1027509 | ||
Percent Insiders 87.94 | Percent Institutions 1.73 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 1.5 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
DSS Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
DSS, Inc., formerly Document Security Systems, Inc., was founded in 1995. Initially focused on anti-counterfeiting technologies, it has since expanded into a diversified holding company with interests in various sectors including direct marketing, consumer packaging, biotechnology, and digital transformation.
Core Business Areas
- Direct Marketing: Direct Marketing segment offers product development, product acquisition, sales, marketing, and product distribution services. Focuses on health and wellness products.
- Packaging and Printing: Offers packaging and printing solutions, including anti-counterfeiting technologies, to various industries.
- Biotechnology: Focuses on developing and commercializing innovative healthcare solutions and technologies. Investing in diverse biotech companies.
- Digital Transformation: Provides digital transformation consulting and IT solutions to businesses.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a board of directors and executive management team. The organizational structure consists of various subsidiaries and divisions, each with its own management team. Frank D. Heuszel is the CEO. Jianming Lu is the Chairman.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Premier Packaging: Premier Packaging is a subsidiary of DSS that offers high-end, sustainable packaging solutions. Market share data is difficult to obtain, but they operate in a competitive market including WestRock (WRK) and International Paper (IP).
- Impact Biomedical: Impact Biomedical invests in and develops biomedical technologies and products. No market share data is directly attributable. Competitors are numerous and depend on the specific technology.
- Sharing Services Global Corporation (SSGC): SSGC offers direct marketing solutions. Market share data not readily available, competes with companies like Herbalife (HLF) and Nu Skin (NUS).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
DSS operates in diverse industries, including packaging, direct marketing, and biotechnology. Each industry has its own dynamics, trends, and challenges.
Positioning
DSS aims to create value through its diversified portfolio of companies. It seeks to leverage synergies between its businesses and capitalize on growth opportunities in each sector.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM across DSS's segments is substantial, potentially reaching billions of dollars. DSS is positioned to capture portions of these markets through its various subsidiaries, though faces competition and execution risks.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified business model
- Potential for synergies between subsidiaries
- Focus on growth industries
- Investment in innovative technologies
Weaknesses
- Complex organizational structure
- Inconsistent profitability
- High debt levels
- Reliance on external funding
- Limited brand recognition outside of niche markets
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Developing innovative products and services
- Leveraging digital transformation trends
Threats
- Increased competition
- Economic downturn
- Regulatory changes
- Technological disruption
- Dependence on key personnel
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WRK
- IP
- HLF
- NUS
Competitive Landscape
DSS faces intense competition in each of its business segments. Its competitive advantages include its diversified portfolio and its focus on innovation. However, it is often smaller than its competitors and has limited resources.
Major Acquisitions
Premier Packaging
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 16.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded DSS's presence in the packaging industry.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: DSS's historical growth has been inconsistent, with periods of rapid expansion followed by periods of decline.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the successful execution of its strategic initiatives and the performance of its various subsidiaries. Analyst estimates are widely varied.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions, partnerships, and investments in new technologies.
Summary
DSS Inc. is a diversified holding company with investments in various sectors. The company's complex structure and inconsistent profitability present challenges. It is focusing on growth industries, but faces significant competition. DSS needs to improve its financial performance and execute its strategic initiatives effectively.
Similar Companies
- WRK
- IP
- NUS
- HLF
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Press releases
- Market research reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is estimates and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About DSS Inc
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters West Henrietta, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-01-03 | Interim CEO & COO Mr. Jason T. Grady | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 95 | Website https://www.dssworld.com |
Full time employees 95 | Website https://www.dssworld.com | ||
DSS, Inc. operates in the product packaging, biotechnology, commercial lending, securities and investment management, alternative trading, and direct marketing businesses. It 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. The company also 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, it 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/or acquires assets and investments in the securities trading and/or funds management arena, as well as operates as a digital assets broker dealer. 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.
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