ENZN (Viskase Holdings) Buyback Yield %: -47.57 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


ENZN Viskase Holdings Inc ENZN
40 GF Score
Price $4.40
GF Value $13.65
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Viskase Holdings Buyback Yield %?

Viskase Holdings ENZN 40 Buyback Yield % is -47.57 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates ENZN with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 96 Packaging & Containers companies, Viskase Holdings ranks worse than 94.79% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Viskase Holdings's current buyback yield was -47.57%.


Viskase Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viskase Holdings's Buyback 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.

Viskase Holdings Buyback Yield % Chart

Viskase Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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Viskase Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -32.98 0.00 0.00 -10.46 -21.70

ENZN vs MGIH, GFLT, YHGJ: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Viskase Holdings's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback 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.


Viskase Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Viskase Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Viskase Holdings's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Viskase Holdings Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Viskase Holdings's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 30) / 138.249190572
=-21.70%

Viskase Holdings's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 30) / 138.249190572
=-21.70%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -47.57 mean?
Viskase Holdings (ENZN) has a Buyback Yield % of -47.57 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #91 out of 96 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is Viskase Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Viskase Holdings' current Buyback Yield % is -47.57. Based on the distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #91 out of 96 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Viskase Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viskase Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to MGIH and GFLT?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #91 out of 96 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Viskase Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.03, based on 96 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viskase Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is -47.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viskase Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viskase Holdings (ENZN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.65, compared to a current price of $4.40 — trading 67.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -47.57. Viskase Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viskase Holdings (ENZN), the current Buyback Yield % is -47.57 as of Jul. 12, 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 Viskase Holdings (ENZN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viskase Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.40 is trading 67.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.65. GuruFocus considers Viskase Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ENZN:

  • Buyback Yield %: -47.57
  • GF Value™: $13.65 vs. price of $4.40 (67.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ENZN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Viskase Holdings Business Description

Address 333 East Butterfield Road, Suite 400, Lombard, IL, USA, 60148-5679
Viskase Holdings Inc operates as the parent of Viskase Companies, LLC. It produces non-edible cellulosic, fibrous, and plastic casings used in the preparation and packaging of processed meat and poultry products. It also provides product-related support services to its customers, including consumer goods companies.
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