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A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viskase Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
VISK'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.67 Med: 5.85 Max: 12.37
Current: -6.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Viskase Holdings was 12.37. The lowest was -6.67. And the median was 5.85.
VISK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 333
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs VISK: -6.67
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Viskase Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Viskase Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viskase Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
VISK vs MGIH, GFLT, YHGJ: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Viskase Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Viskase Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viskase Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Viskase Holdings (VISK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -4.19 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Viskase Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #999999 out of 333 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is Viskase Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Viskase Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.19. Based on the distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #999999 out of 333 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' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MGIH and GFLT?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #999999 out of 333 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Viskase Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.58, based on 333 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Viskase Holdings. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viskase Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.19. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.19. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viskase Holdings (VISK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.19 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:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -4.19
GF Value™: $13.59 vs. price of $4.15 (69.5% below fair value)
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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