Viscofan, S.A. operates internationally as a major manufacturer and distributor of artificial casings, primarily serving the meat industry and various other sectors across the globe. Its comprehensive product line includes cellulose casings, suitable for cooked, smoked, or unsmoked sausages, and collagen casings, utilized in processed, fresh, pre-cooked fried sausages, or dry-cured snacks. The company also provides fibrous casings, ideal for sliced goods such as mortadella and salamis, alongside a range of plastic casings and specialized packaging solutions. These diverse offerings are marketed under numerous proprietary brands: cellulosic wraps are sold under Viscofan; collagen casings include Colfan, NDX, Viscofan Natur, Edicurve, Eficook, and Efidry; fibrous casings fall under Securex, Zip, PSX, and Titanium; and plastic products like casings, films, and bags are offered through brands such as Viscofan Smoke, Betan, Tripan, and V-4000. Furthermore, Viscofan delivers functional solutions via Vispice, Roast-E, Smoke-E, and Edileaf, and vegetable casings under the Viscofan Veggie brand. Beyond its core business, the company produces interleaver films, engages in industrial machinery leasing, and generates and sells electricity from its cogeneration facilities. Founded in 1975 and based in Tajonar, Spain, the company was formerly known as Viscofan, Industria Navarra de Envolturas Celulósicas, S.A., changing its name to Viscofan, S.A. in June 2002.
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+4.3% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Slow revenue growth
-2.4% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Earnings declining
€0/ year
↓ Declining (-100% vs prior year)
0.0% of revenue
Below sector average (4%)
R&D spend declining — could signal cost-cutting or efficiency
Cash flow positive
€67M cash & investments
Quarterly Free Cash Flow
↑ Burn rate improving
Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising
Viscofan, S.A. is growing revenue at 4% year-over-year. The Winston Score measures business quality today — these growth metrics show what could matter tomorrow.
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The share count has stayed roughly flat over this period — little dilution or buyback activity.
Diluted shares outstanding: 46.4M (2021) → 46.5M (2025)
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ROIC between 15% and 25%. Every dollar invested in the business earns 15 to 25 cents back per year.
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Single-digit earnings growth — steady but not exciting.
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FCF margin between 10% and 20%. Every $100 in sales becomes $10 to $20 in real cash.
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Interest coverage above 8. Profits cover interest many times over.
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P/E in the normal range. Price is roughly $15 for every $1 of yearly profit.
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Yield above 6% — often a flag the market is pricing in a cut.
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