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DSS, Inc. (DSS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US26253C1027
CUSIP
26253C102
IPO Date
Jan 3, 1997

Highlights

Market Cap
$7.55M
Enterprise Value
$93.88M
EPS (TTM)
-$4.63
Total Revenue (TTM)
$22.05M
Gross Profit (TTM)
-$980.00K
EBITDA (TTM)
-$46.13M
Year Range
$0.72 - $1.90
ROA (TTM)
-45.69%
ROE (TTM)
-296.35%

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DSS, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DSS, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

DSS, Inc. (DSS) has returned -10.54% so far this year and -4.28% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DSS has returned -46.10% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


DSS, Inc.

1D
-7.78%
1M
-9.09%
YTD
-10.54%
6M
-38.52%
1Y
-4.28%
3Y*
-40.76%
5Y*
-58.77%
10Y*
-46.10%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 1997, DSS's average daily return is +0.32%, while the average monthly return is +2.22%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 36% of months were positive and 64% were negative. The best month was Apr 1999 with a return of +250.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2001 at -70.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, DSS closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 17, 2001 with a return of +150.0%, while the worst single day was Jun 22, 2001 at -60.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20269.94%-10.49%-9.09%-10.54%
2025-14.22%16.61%-3.68%10.29%-5.89%4.44%11.71%17.13%9.76%-16.30%-3.54%-14.88%3.09%
2024-21.32%-0.79%-3.47%-4.44%6.95%-7.03%-12.50%-14.83%-0.92%2.36%-21.54%-11.76%-62.53%
202340.24%-2.17%-4.44%6.70%-8.31%83.67%-23.72%-28.73%-5.69%-22.78%-0.70%-14.82%-21.13%
2022-38.99%38.05%1.24%-27.38%-3.87%-12.18%4.47%-4.22%-27.17%-10.12%-0.04%-28.70%-75.60%
2021-35.58%-12.19%2.27%-14.13%-7.74%-37.41%-21.79%-13.57%6.61%-4.65%-36.71%-13.68%-89.23%

Benchmark Metrics

DSS, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 117.69%, beta of 0.18, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 06, 1997.

  • This stock participated in 141.41% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 5.57% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.18 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
117.69%
Beta
0.18
0.00
Upside Capture
5.57%
Downside Capture
141.41%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DSS ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


DSS Risk / Return Rank: 3939
Overall Rank
DSS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3838
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DSS Sortino Ratio Rank: 4747
Sortino Ratio Rank
DSS Omega Ratio Rank: 4747
Omega Ratio Rank
DSS Calmar Ratio Rank: 3030
Calmar Ratio Rank
DSS Martin Ratio Rank: 3232
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DSS, Inc. (DSS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DSSBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.04

0.90

-0.94

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.72

1.39

-0.66

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.10

1.21

-0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.33

1.40

-1.73

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.56

6.61

-7.17

Explore DSS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


DSS, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DSS, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the DSS, Inc. was 100.00%, occurring on Jan 31, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current DSS, Inc. drawdown is 100.00%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-100%Mar 9, 20006263Jan 31, 2025
-75%Jan 6, 199812Jan 22, 19989Feb 4, 199821
-75%May 24, 1999115Nov 3, 199953Jan 20, 2000168
-60%Feb 23, 199912Mar 10, 199935Apr 29, 199947
-60%Apr 8, 199710Apr 21, 199737Jun 12, 199747

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of DSS, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how DSS, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for DSS relative to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Currently, DSS has a P/S ratio of 0.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for DSS in comparison with other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Currently, DSS has a P/B value of 0.5. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items