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Viskase HoldingsVISK 40 Debt-to-Equity is 1.13 as of Dec. 2025, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 5.97. 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 362 Packaging & Containers companies, Viskase Holdings ranks worse than 84.25% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viskase Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
VISK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 5.97 Max: 8.91
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Viskase Holdings was 8.91. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 5.97.
VISK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.25% of 362
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.425
vs VISK: 1.13
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Viskase Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Viskase Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viskase Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Viskase Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Viskase Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viskase Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Viskase Holdings (VISK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.13 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 5.97. Over the past decade, Viskase Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.13 to 8.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #305 out of 362 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is Viskase Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Viskase Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.13 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 5.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 8.91. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Viskase Holdings' value of 1.13 is 165.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #305 out of 362 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-Equity compare to MGIH and GFLT?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #305 out of 362 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Viskase Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Viskase Holdings' value of 1.13 is 165.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Viskase Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.13 to 8.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.97 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Viskase Holdings has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.43, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Viskase Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.13 is 165.9% above 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viskase Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.13, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 5.97. 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 $4.40 — trading 67.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.13, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 5.97 and 165.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.43. 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viskase Holdings (VISK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.13 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 $4.40 is trading 67.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.59.
GuruFocus considers Viskase Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VISK:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.13 (81% below median its 10-year median of 5.97)
GF Value™: $13.59 vs. price of $4.40 (67.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 165.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#305 of 362)
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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