VISK (Viskase Holdings) EV-to-EBITDA: -7.49 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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VISK Viskase Holdings Inc VISK
40 GF Score
Price $4.40
GF Value $13.59
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Viskase Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Viskase Holdings VISK 40 EV-to-EBITDA is -7.49 as of Jul. 24, 2026. 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 346 Packaging & Containers companies, Viskase Holdings ranks worse than 289017.05% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Viskase Holdings's enterprise value is $184.2 Mil. Viskase Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-24.6 Mil. Therefore, Viskase Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -7.49.

The historical rank and industry rank for Viskase Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

VISK' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.65   Med: 10.39   Max: 17.12
Current: -7.49

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Viskase Holdings was 17.12. The lowest was -11.65. And the median was 10.39.

VISK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 346 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.705 vs VISK: -7.49

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-24), Viskase Holdings's stock price is $4.40. Viskase Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-9.976. Therefore, Viskase Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Viskase Holdings  (OTCPK:VISK) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Viskase Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.40/-9.976
=At Loss

Viskase Holdings's share price for today is $4.40.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Viskase Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-9.976.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Viskase Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Viskase Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viskase Holdings's EV-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.

Viskase Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Viskase Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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
EV-to-EBITDA 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 17.15 0.00 5.78 0.00 -11.85

VISK vs MGIH, GFLT, YHGJ: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Viskase Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Viskase Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Viskase Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=184.196/-24.597
=-7.49

Viskase Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $184.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Viskase Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-24.6 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -7.49 mean?
Viskase Holdings (VISK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -7.49 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by 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 346 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is Viskase Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Viskase Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.49. Based on the distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #999999 out of 346 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MGIH and GFLT?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #999999 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Viskase Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.71. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.71, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Viskase Holdings. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viskase Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.49. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is -7.49. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viskase Holdings (VISK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.49 as of Jul. 24, 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 $4.40 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:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -7.49
  • GF Value™: $13.59 vs. price of $4.40 (67.6% 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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