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DSSDSS +9.58%20 ROA % is -33.52% 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 408 Packaging & Containers companies, DSS ranks worse than 98.28% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. DSS's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-23.28 Mil.
DSS's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $69.45 Mil. Therefore, DSS's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -33.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSS's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DSS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.12 Med: -17 Max: 8.96
Current: -30
During the past 13 years, DSS's highest ROA % was 8.96%. The lowest was -36.12%. And the median was -17.00%.
DSS's ROA % is ranked worse than 98.28% of 408
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.83
vs DSS: -30.00
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
DSS ROA % Related Terms
DSS ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSS's ROA % 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, DSS's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DSS's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSS's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
DSS (DSS) has a ROA % of -33.52% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on DSS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DSS ranks #401 out of 408 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is DSS's ROA % too high?
DSS's current ROA % is -33.52%. Based on the distribution chart, DSS ranks #401 out of 408 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 ROA % compare to YHGJ and MGIH?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, DSS ranks #401 out of 408 companies for ROA %. This places DSS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.83. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROA % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.83, based on 408 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on DSS and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROA % is 2.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSS's current ROA % is -33.52%. 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 ROA % is -33.52%. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSS (DSS), the current ROA % is -33.52% 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:
ROA %: -33.52%
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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