DSS (DSS) Institutional Ownership: 2.24% (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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Price $0.57
GF Value $0.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is DSS Institutional Ownership?

DSS DSS +9.58% 20 Institutional Ownership is 2.24% as of Aug. 16, 2026. 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.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, DSS's institutional ownership is 2.24%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, DSS's Insider Ownership is 77.96%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, DSS's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 38.13%.

DSS Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DSS's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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DSS Institutional Ownership Chart

DSS Historical Data

The historical data trend for DSS can be seen below:

2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Institutional Ownership 0.37 0.37 0.36 0.36 0.33 0.66 0.64 0.64 0.37 0.37
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DSS Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 2.24% mean?
DSS (DSS) has a Institutional Ownership of 2.24% as of Aug. 16, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on DSS and its competitors.
Is DSS's Institutional Ownership too high?
DSS's current Institutional Ownership is 2.24%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to YHGJ and MGIH?
DSS's Institutional Ownership of 2.24% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Institutional Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on DSS and its competitors. DSS's current Institutional Ownership is 2.24%. 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 Institutional Ownership is 2.24%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSS (DSS), the current Institutional Ownership is 2.24% as of Aug. 16, 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:

  • Institutional Ownership: 2.24%
  • GF Value™: $0.97 vs. price of $0.57 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 275 Wiregrass Parkway, Henrietta, NY, USA, 14586
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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