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DSSDSS +9.58%20 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 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. Among 329 Packaging & Containers companies, DSS ranks worse than 303951.06% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. DSS's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.49 Mil. DSS's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.04 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSS's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
DSS's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 6.17 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
DSS Interest Coverage Related Terms
DSS Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSS's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
DSS vs YHGJ, MGIH, GFLT: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, DSS's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DSS's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSS's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
DSS did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
DSS (DSS) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on DSS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DSS ranks #999999 out of 329 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is DSS's Interest Coverage too high?
DSS's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, DSS ranks #999999 out of 329 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 Interest Coverage compare to YHGJ and MGIH?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, DSS ranks #999999 out of 329 companies for Interest Coverage. This places DSS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.17. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.17, based on 329 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on DSS and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSS's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSS (DSS), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $0.97 vs. price of $0.57 (41.7% below fair value)
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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