VISK (Viskase Holdings) EBITDA Margin %: 1.25% (As of Mar. 2026) — 90% Below Median

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VISK Viskase Holdings Inc VISK
44 GF Score
Price $4.82
GF Value $14.86
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Viskase Holdings EBITDA Margin %?

Viskase Holdings VISK +0.44% 44 EBITDA Margin % is 1.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 12.27. GuruFocus rates VISK with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Packaging & Containers companies, Viskase Holdings ranks worse than 90.35% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Viskase Holdings's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.1 Mil. Viskase Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $86.5 Mil. Therefore, Viskase Holdings's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25%.


Viskase Holdings  (OTCPK:VISK) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Viskase Holdings EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Viskase Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viskase Holdings's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Viskase Holdings Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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Viskase Holdings Quarterly Data
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VISK vs GFLT, MGIH, YHGJ: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Viskase Holdings's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Viskase Holdings's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Viskase Holdings EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Viskase Holdings's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-24.597/364.356
=-6.75 %

Viskase Holdings's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1.078/86.537
=1.25 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 1.25% mean?
Viskase Holdings (VISK) has a EBITDA Margin % of 1.25% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 12.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #365 out of 404 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is Viskase Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Viskase Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % of 1.25% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 12.27. The Packaging & Containers industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.93. Viskase Holdings' value of 1.25% is 87.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #365 out of 404 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Viskase Holdings has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viskase Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to GFLT and MGIH?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #365 out of 404 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Viskase Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.93. Viskase Holdings' value of 1.25% is 87.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.27 vs. the industry median of 9.93, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 9.93, based on 404 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Viskase Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % of 1.25% is 87.4% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viskase Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is 1.25%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 12.27. 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 $14.86, compared to a current price of $4.82 — trading 67.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 1.25%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 12.27 and 87.4% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 9.93. Viskase Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viskase Holdings (VISK), the current EBITDA Margin % is 1.25% as of Mar. 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 (VISK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viskase Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.82 is trading 67.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.86. GuruFocus considers Viskase Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for VISK:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 1.25% (90% below median its 10-year median of 12.27)
  • GF Value™: $14.86 vs. price of $4.82 (67.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.4% below the Packaging & Containers median (#365 of 404)

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 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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