VISK (Viskase Holdings) Interest Expense: $-9.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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VISK Viskase Holdings Inc VISK
44 GF Score
Price $4.58
GF Value $15.02
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Viskase Holdings Interest Expense?

Viskase Holdings VISK 44 Interest Expense is $-9.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VISK with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Viskase Holdings's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -2.8 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Viskase Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -4.0 Mil. Viskase Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -2.8 Mil. Viskase Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Viskase Holdings  (OTCPK:VISK) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Viskase Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $96.7 Mil.

Viskase Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Viskase Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Viskase Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viskase Holdings's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Viskase Holdings Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Viskase Holdings Quarterly Data
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Viskase Holdings Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-9.8 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-9.8 Mil mean?
Viskase Holdings (VISK) has a Interest Expense of $-9.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors.
Is Viskase Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Viskase Holdings' current Interest Expense is $-9.8 Mil. 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' Interest Expense compare to GFLT and MGIH?
Viskase Holdings' Interest Expense of $-9.8 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. Viskase Holdings's current Interest Expense is $-9.8 Mil. 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 $15.02, compared to a current price of $4.58 — trading 69.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-9.8 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viskase Holdings (VISK), the current Interest Expense is $-9.8 Mil 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 $4.58 is trading 69.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.02. GuruFocus considers Viskase Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for VISK:

  • Interest Expense: $-9.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: $15.02 vs. price of $4.58 (69.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 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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