VISK (Viskase Holdings) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.92% (As of Dec. 2025)

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VISK Viskase Holdings Inc VISK
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Price $4.15
GF Value $13.59
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Viskase Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Viskase Holdings VISK -5.68% 40 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.92% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Viskase Holdings's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $8.2 Mil. Viskase Holdings's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $166.9 Mil. Therefore, Viskase Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.92%.


Viskase Holdings  (OTCPK:VISK) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Viskase Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Viskase Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viskase Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Viskase Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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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
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 6.07 4.05 0.00 6.60 4.92

VISK vs MGIH, GFLT, YHGJ: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Viskase Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Viskase Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Viskase Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Viskase Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Viskase Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -9.701/( (0+164.004)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -9.701/164.004
=5.92 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=18.111 + 145.893
=164.004

Viskase Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -8.208/( (169.712+164.004)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -8.208/166.858
=4.92 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=109.83 + 59.882
=169.712

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=18.111 + 145.893
=164.004

* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.92% mean?
Viskase Holdings (VISK) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.92% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors.
Is Viskase Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Viskase Holdings' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.92%. 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' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MGIH and GFLT?
Viskase Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.92% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. Viskase Holdings's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.92%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.92%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viskase Holdings (VISK), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.92% 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:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.92%
  • GF Value™: $13.59 vs. price of $4.15 (69.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

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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