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Viskase HoldingsVISK -5.68%40 Days Payable is 43.10 as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 39.78. GuruFocus rates VISK with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 382 Packaging & Containers companies, Viskase Holdings ranks worse than 68.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viskase Holdings's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
VISK'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.25 Med: 39.78 Max: 49.4
Current: 42.67
During the past 13 years, Viskase Holdings's highest Days Payable was 49.40. The lowest was 34.25. And the median was 39.78.
VISK's Days Payable is ranked worse than 68.32% of 382
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 57.265
vs VISK: 42.67
Viskase Holdings's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (0.00) to Dec. 2025 (43.10).
It may suggest that Viskase Holdingsdelayed paying its suppliers.
Viskase Holdings Days Payable Related Terms
Viskase Holdings Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viskase Holdings's Days Payable 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, Viskase Holdings's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Viskase Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viskase Holdings's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Viskase Holdings's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (VISK) has a Days Payable of 43.10 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.78. Over the past decade, Viskase Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 34.25 to 49.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #261 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Viskase Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Viskase Holdings' current Days Payable of 43.10 is near median its 10-year median of 39.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.25 to a high of 49.40. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Payable is 57.27. Viskase Holdings' value of 43.10 is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #261 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Days Payable compare to MGIH and GFLT?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #261 out of 382 companies for Days Payable. This places Viskase Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.27. Viskase Holdings' value of 43.10 is 24.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Viskase Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 34.25 to 49.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.78 vs. the industry median of 57.27, Viskase Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Payable among Packaging & Containers companies is 57.27, based on 382 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Viskase Holdings's current Days Payable of 43.10 is 24.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Payable is 57.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viskase Holdings's current Days Payable is 43.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.78. 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 (VISK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.59, compared to a current price of $4.15 — trading 69.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 43.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.78 and 24.7% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 57.27. 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 Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viskase Holdings (VISK), the current Days Payable is 43.10 as of Dec. 2025. 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 (VISK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viskase Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.15 is trading 69.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.59.
GuruFocus considers Viskase Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VISK:
Days Payable: 43.10 (near median its 10-year median of 39.78)
GF Value™: $13.59 vs. price of $4.15 (69.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% below the Packaging & Containers median (#261 of 382)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VISK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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