VISK (Viskase Holdings) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -164.48 (As of Sep. 07, 2026)

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VISK Viskase Holdings Inc VISK
44 GF Score
Price $4.82
GF Value $14.87
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Viskase Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Viskase Holdings VISK +0.44% 44 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -164.48 as of Sep. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates VISK with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Viskase Holdings's current shares buyback ratio was -164.48%.

Viskase Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Viskase Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viskase Holdings's Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Viskase Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Viskase Holdings Quarterly Data
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Viskase Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Viskase Holdings's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(5.069 - 6.612) / 5.069
=-30.44%

Viskase Holdings's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(6.612 - 14.332) / 6.612
=-116.76%

* 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % →
What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -164.48 mean?
Viskase Holdings (VISK) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -164.48 as of Sep. 07, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors.
Is Viskase Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Viskase Holdings' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -164.48. 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' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to GFLT and MGIH?
Viskase Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % of -164.48 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. Viskase Holdings's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -164.48. 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -164.48. 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viskase Holdings (VISK), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -164.48 as of Sep. 07, 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:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -164.48
  • GF Value™: $14.87 vs. price of $4.82 (67.6% 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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