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DSSDSS +9.58%20 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 191.56% as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 3383% above its 10-year median of 5.50. 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 383 Packaging & Containers companies, DSS ranks better than 99.74% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, DSS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 191.56%.
DSS (AMEX:DSS) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
The historical data trend for DSS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, DSS's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DSS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 191.56% mean?
DSS (DSS) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 191.56% as of Aug. 16, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on DSS and its competitors. This is 3383% above median its historical median of 5.50. According to the industry distribution chart, DSS ranks #1 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is DSS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
DSS's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 191.56% is 3383% above median its 10-year median of 5.50. Based on the distribution chart, DSS ranks #1 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to YHGJ and MGIH?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, DSS ranks #1 out of 383 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places DSS in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on DSS and its competitors. DSS's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 191.56%, which is 3383% above median its own 10-year median of 5.50. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 191.56%, which is 3383% above median its 10-year median of 5.50. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSS (DSS), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 191.56% 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:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 191.56% (3383% above median its 10-year median of 5.50)
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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