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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Viskase Holdings's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.0 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-44.6 Mil.
Viskase Holdings's pretax margin was -6.90%.
During the past 13 years, Viskase Holdings's highest Pretax Margin was 4.12%. The lowest was -14.71%. And the median was 3.39%.
During the past 13 years, Viskase Holdings's highest Pretax Margin was 4.12%. The lowest was -14.71%. And the median was 3.39%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Viskase Holdings Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viskase Holdings's Pre-Tax Income 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 GFLT, MGIH, YHGJ: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Viskase Holdings's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Viskase Holdings's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viskase Holdings's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 $-44.6 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.
Viskase Holdings (VISK) has a Pre-Tax Income of $-44.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors.
Is Viskase Holdings' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Viskase Holdings' current Pre-Tax Income is $-44.6 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' Pre-Tax Income compare to GFLT and MGIH?
Viskase Holdings' Pre-Tax Income of $-44.6 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. Viskase Holdings's current Pre-Tax Income is $-44.6 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 $14.87, compared to a current price of $4.82 — trading 67.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-44.6 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viskase Holdings (VISK), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-44.6 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 $4.82 is trading 67.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.87.
GuruFocus considers Viskase Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VISK:
Pre-Tax Income: $-44.6 Mil
GF Value™: $14.87 vs. price of $4.82 (67.6% below fair value)
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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