DSS Inc
DSS, Inc. operates in the product packaging, biotechnology, commercial lending, securities and investment management, and direct marketing businesses in the United States. The company manufactures, markets, and sells mailers, photo sleeves, custom folding cartons, and 3-dimensional direct mail solutions; and markets and distributes nutritional and personal care products. It also invests in or acq… Read more
DSS Inc (DSS) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $26.11 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, DSS Inc (DSS) has net assets worth $26.11 Million USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($92.12 Million) and total liabilities ($66.02 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $26.11 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 28.34% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.37% |
| 5-Year Change | -57.26% |
| 10-Year Change | 787.27% |
| Growth Volatility | 195.4 |
DSS Inc - Net Assets Trend (1997–2024)
This chart illustrates how DSS Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for DSS Inc (1997–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of DSS Inc from 1997 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $32.72 Million | -60.68% |
| 2023-12-31 | $83.21 Million | -46.89% |
| 2022-12-31 | $156.68 Million | -20.94% |
| 2021-12-31 | $198.19 Million | +158.91% |
| 2020-12-31 | $76.55 Million | +522.17% |
| 2019-12-31 | $12.30 Million | +62.43% |
| 2018-12-31 | $7.57 Million | +58.26% |
| 2017-12-31 | $4.79 Million | +45.73% |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.28 Million | -10.93% |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.69 Million | -76.74% |
| 2014-12-31 | $15.86 Million | -72.84% |
| 2013-12-31 | $58.39 Million | +569.33% |
| 2012-12-31 | $8.72 Million | +58.61% |
| 2011-12-31 | $5.50 Million | +59.57% |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.45 Million | +54.07% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.24 Million | +10.41% |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.03 Million | -72.46% |
| 2007-12-31 | $7.36 Million | -34.25% |
| 2006-12-31 | $11.19 Million | +21.14% |
| 2005-12-31 | $9.24 Million | +146.92% |
| 2004-12-31 | $3.74 Million | -27.99% |
| 2003-12-31 | $5.19 Million | +524.48% |
| 2002-12-31 | $831.86K | +453.08% |
| 2001-12-31 | $150.40K | +319.28% |
| 2000-12-31 | $-68.59K | -106.69% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.03 Million | -3.47% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.06 Million | -3.75% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.10 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to DSS Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 29822407600.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $161.00K | 0.80% |
| Other Components | $323.15 Million | 1596.67% |
| Total Equity | $20.24 Million | 100.00% |
DSS Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of DSS Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
LakeShore Biopharma Co., Ltd
NASDAQ:LSB
|
$2.95 Million |
|
Trillion Energy International Inc.
OTCQB:TRLEF
|
$2.96 Million |
|
IT Tech Packaging Inc
NYSE MKT:ITP
|
$2.96 Million |
|
SNAP-ON - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:SPU
|
$2.96 Million |
|
Techno Medical Public Company Limited
BK:TM
|
$2.95 Million |
|
Inocycle Technology Tbk PT
JK:INOV
|
$2.95 Million |
|
Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited
PINK:CHDHF
|
$2.95 Million |
|
Borneo Olah Sarana Sukses PT
JK:BOSS
|
$2.95 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in DSS Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 63,927,000 to 20,239,000, a change of -43,688,000 (-68.3%).
- Net loss of 46,896,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 3,189,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 3,189,000 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 3,208,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-46.90 Million | -231.71% |
| Share Repurchases | $3.19 Million | -15.76% |
| Share Issuances | $3.19 Million | +15.76% |
| Other Changes | $3.21 Million | +15.85% |
| Total Change | $- | -68.34% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares DSS Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.34x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 6.92x to 0.34x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-12-31 | $0.14 | $0.96 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $4.43 | $0.96 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $4.27 | $0.96 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $-8.50 | $0.96 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $17.50 | $0.96 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $10.81 | $0.96 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $66.73 | $0.96 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $41.20 | $0.96 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $92.29 | $0.96 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $104.15 | $0.96 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $64.77 | $0.96 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $17.37 | $0.96 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $18.26 | $0.96 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $23.30 | $0.96 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $33.93 | $0.96 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $50.26 | $0.96 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $203.11 | $0.96 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $45.19 | $0.96 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $9.26 | $0.96 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $7.54 | $0.96 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $9.95 | $0.96 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $13.42 | $0.96 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $260491.21 | $0.96 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $242.94 | $0.96 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $62.80 | $0.96 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $22.50 | $0.96 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $9.14 | $0.96 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.86 | $0.96 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently DSS Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -231.71%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -245.57%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.18x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.26x
- Recent ROE (-231.71%) is below the historical average (-83.60%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | -41.37% | -1759.66% | 0.02x | 1.13x | $-566.91K |
| 1998 | -6.72% | -274.94% | 0.02x | 1.19x | $-177.55K |
| 1999 | -3.60% | -3687000.00% | 0.00x | 1.25x | $-139.40K |
| 2000 | 0.00% | -109385900.00% | 0.00x | 0.00x | $-1.09 Million |
| 2001 | -158.24% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.80x | $-253.04K |
| 2002 | -12.98% | -15.89% | 0.54x | 1.51x | $-191.19K |
| 2003 | -27.95% | -113.00% | 0.22x | 1.14x | $-1.97 Million |
| 2004 | -45.55% | -106.84% | 0.35x | 1.23x | $-2.08 Million |
| 2005 | -30.78% | -162.46% | 0.17x | 1.12x | $-3.77 Million |
| 2006 | -43.19% | -99.96% | 0.33x | 1.29x | $-5.95 Million |
| 2007 | -94.97% | -116.62% | 0.52x | 1.58x | $-7.72 Million |
| 2008 | -408.87% | -124.72% | 0.82x | 3.98x | $-8.49 Million |
| 2009 | -178.35% | -40.25% | 1.48x | 3.00x | $-4.21 Million |
| 2010 | -100.47% | -25.88% | 0.97x | 4.01x | $-3.81 Million |
| 2011 | -58.58% | -24.07% | 1.04x | 2.33x | $-3.77 Million |
| 2012 | -49.07% | -25.01% | 1.20x | 1.63x | $-5.15 Million |
| 2013 | 4.81% | 14.86% | 0.26x | 1.25x | $-2.79 Million |
| 2014 | -259.57% | -225.06% | 0.66x | 1.75x | $-42.74 Million |
| 2015 | -388.06% | -81.74% | 1.12x | 4.25x | $-14.68 Million |
| 2016 | -28.93% | -4.95% | 1.04x | 5.62x | $-1.28 Million |
| 2017 | -12.08% | -3.10% | 1.07x | 3.64x | $-1.06 Million |
| 2018 | 19.34% | 7.91% | 1.21x | 2.02x | $707.57K |
| 2019 | -23.48% | -18.58% | 0.77x | 1.64x | $-4.12 Million |
| 2020 | 2.60% | 12.36% | 0.17x | 1.26x | $-5.41 Million |
| 2021 | -20.47% | -163.35% | 0.07x | 1.75x | $-49.30 Million |
| 2022 | -47.66% | -210.83% | 0.11x | 1.98x | $-72.40 Million |
| 2023 | -94.84% | -233.78% | 0.17x | 2.40x | $-67.02 Million |
| 2024 | -231.71% | -245.57% | 0.18x | 5.26x | $-48.92 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares DSS Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaging & Containers
- Average net assets among peers: $2,505,488,775
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -21.89%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSS Inc (DSS) | $26.11 Million | -41.37% | 2.53x | $2.95 Million |
| Alliance Creative Group, Inc (ACGX) | $2.12 Million | 12.57% | 1.98x | $208.71K |
| Advanced Container Technologies Inc (ACTX) | $970.86K | -145.07% | 1.77x | $670.31 |
| Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (AMBP) | $286.00 Million | -73.43% | 17.62x | $574.22 Million |
| Amcor PLC (AMCR) | $11.74 Billion | 4.35% | 2.16x | $18.33 Billion |
| Avery Dennison Corp (AVY) | $1.36 Billion | -54.80% | 2.67x | $12.62 Billion |
| Ball Corporation (BALL) | $3.30 Billion | 7.98% | 3.91x | $15.92 Billion |
| Berry Global Group Inc (BERY) | $-128.00 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $7.83 Billion |
| Cascades Inc (CADNF) | $1.96 Billion | 10.12% | 1.77x | $571.95 Million |
| CCL Industries Inc (CCDBF) | $3.28 Billion | 16.14% | 1.24x | $7.23 Billion |
| Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) | $3.25 Billion | 3.23% | 2.83x | $11.24 Billion |