DSS (DSS) Moat Score : 2/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2025)

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What is DSS Moat Score?

DSS has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

DSS has No Moat: DSS operates in a highly competitive market with no significant intellectual property or brand strength. It lacks durable cost advantages or regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes DSS might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Competitive Comparison of DSS's Moat Score

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, DSS's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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's Moat Score Distribution in the Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DSS's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DSS's Moat Score falls into.

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DSS (AMEX:DSS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score	Moat Level
10	Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9	Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7	Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6	Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5	Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4	Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3	No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0	No Moat - No discernible moat

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DSS Business Description

Industry

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Comparable Companies

Traded in Other Exchanges

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Address

275 Wiregrass Parkway, Henrietta, NY, USA, 14586

Website

https://www.dsssecure.com

DSS Inc is operating a business focused on Five operating segments Product Packaging, Biotechnology, Commercial Lending, Securities and Investment Management, and Direct Marketing. Currently operates five distinct business lines 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. Biotechnology division targets unmet, urgent medical needs and expands the borders of medical and pharmaceutical science. Commercial Lending through represents its banking and financing business line. Alternative Trading develops and/or acquires assets and investments in the securities trading and/or fund management arena.

Executives

Chan Heng Fai Ambrose	director	2601 INSLAND PLACE TOWER, 510 KINGS RD N POINT, HONG KONG K3 999999999
Wu William Wai Leung	director	C/O DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC., 200 CANAL VIEW BLVD., SUITE 300, ROCHESTER NY 14624
Lim Sheng Hon Danny	director	4800 MONTGOMERY LANE, SUITE 210, BETHESDA MD 20814
Alset International Ltd	10 percent owner	10 WINSTEDT ROAD #02-02, SINGAPORE U0 227977
Hiu Pan Wong	director	RM F, 47/F, TOWER 6, PARK AVENUE,, 18 HOI TING ROAD, TAI KOK TUSI, KOWLOON, HONG KONG F4 999077
Shui Yeung Wong	director	4800 MONTGOMERY LANE, SUITE 210, BETHESDA MD 20814
Todd D Macko	officer: Interim CFO	C/O 200 CANAL VIEW BLVD., SUITE 104, ROCHESTER NY 14623
Tung Moe Chan	director	1601 BLAKE ST, SUITE 310, DENVER CO 80202
Global Biomedical Pte. Ltd.	10 percent owner	7 TEMASEK BOULEVARD #29-01B, SUNTEC TOWER ONE, SINGAPORE U0 038987
Sassuan (samson) Lee	director	200 CANAL VIEW BLVD., SUITE 300, ROCHESTER NY 14623
Jose Escudero	director	200 CANAL VIEW BOULEVARD, SUITE 300, ROCHESTER NY 14623
Jason Grady	officer: Chief Operating Officer	1093 CARRINGTON WAY, VICTOR NY 14564
Joseph L. Sanders	director	C/O DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC., 28 EAST MAIN STREET, SUITE 1525, ROCHESTER NY 14614
John Thatch	director	C/O SHARING SERVICES, INC., 1701 COIT ROAD, SUITE 100, PLANO TX 75075
Stanley V. Grisham	director	2 CRESTED CLOUD CT., THE WOODLANDS TX 77380