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Viskase HoldingsVISK -5.68%40 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 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 246 Packaging & Containers companies, Viskase Holdings ranks worse than 406503.66% on this metric.
Viskase Holdings's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viskase Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
VISK's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 3.11 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Viskase Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
VISK vs MGIH, GFLT, YHGJ: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Viskase Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Viskase Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viskase Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Viskase Holdings (VISK) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 24, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #999999 out of 246 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is Viskase Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Viskase Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #999999 out of 246 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MGIH and GFLT?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Viskase Holdings ranks #999999 out of 246 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Viskase Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.11, based on 246 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Viskase Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viskase Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viskase Holdings (VISK), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 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 $4.15 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $13.59 vs. price of $4.15 (69.5% 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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