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DSSDSS +9.58%20 Debt-to-Equity is 12.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2325% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates DSS with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Packaging & Containers companies, DSS ranks worse than 99.18% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DSS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -51.76 Med: 0.53 Max: 12.85
Current: 12.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of DSS was 12.85. The lowest was -51.76. And the median was 0.53.
DSS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 99.18% of 366
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.425
vs DSS: 12.85
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
DSS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
DSS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSS's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
DSS vs YHGJ, MGIH, GFLT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, DSS's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
DSS Debt-to-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DSS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSS's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
DSS (DSS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 12.85 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on DSS and its competitors. This is 2325% above median its historical median of 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, DSS ranks #363 out of 366 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is DSS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
DSS's current Debt-to-Equity of 12.85 is 2325% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. DSS's value of 12.85 is 2923.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSS ranks #363 out of 366 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DSS has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSS's Debt-to-Equity compare to YHGJ and MGIH?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, DSS ranks #363 out of 366 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places DSS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. DSS's value of 12.85 is 2923.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.43, DSS has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.43, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DSS's current Debt-to-Equity of 12.85 is 2923.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on DSS and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSS's current Debt-to-Equity is 12.85, which is 2325% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSS (DSS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.97, compared to a current price of $0.57 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 12.85, which is 2325% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 2923.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.43. DSS's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSS (DSS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 12.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is DSS (DSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.57 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.97.
GuruFocus considers DSS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DSS:
Debt-to-Equity: 12.85 (2325% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: $0.97 vs. price of $0.57 (41.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2923.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#363 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DSS Inc is operating a business focused on four operating segments: Product Packaging, Biotechnology, Commercial Lending, and Securities and Investment Management. Currently operates five distinct business lines that operate around the globe with primary operations in North America and Asia. Product packaging manufactures and sells sophisticated custom folding cartons, mailers, photo sleeves, and complex three-dimensional direct mail solutions. The biotechnology division targets unmet, urgent medical needs and expands the borders of medical and pharmaceutical science. Commercial Lending represents its banking and financing business line. Alternative Trading develops and/or acquires assets and investments in the Securities and Investment Management.
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