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CORNING INC (GLW.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GLW - US2193501051 - Common Stock

76.2 EUR
+0.38 (+0.5%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

GLW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 52 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. GLW has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GLW is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GLW had positive earnings in the past year.
GLW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GLW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
GLW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
GLW.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGLW.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.57%, GLW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.84%, GLW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.25%, GLW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GLW is below the industry average of 7.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.25%) for GLW is above the 3 year average (3.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.57%
ROE 11.84%
ROIC 6.25%
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)2.65%
ROE(3y)6.91%
ROE(5y)6.52%
ROIC(3y)3.7%
ROIC(5y)3.77%
GLW.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGLW.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

GLW has a Profit Margin of 9.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GLW outperforms 86.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLW has declined.
GLW has a Operating Margin of 13.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GLW outperforms 86.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLW has declined.
GLW has a worse Gross Margin (35.69%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GLW has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.41%
PM (TTM) 9.16%
GM 35.69%
OM growth 3Y-16.75%
OM growth 5Y-5.29%
PM growth 3Y-20.45%
PM growth 5Y-12.44%
GM growth 3Y-3.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.46%
GLW.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGLW.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GLW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GLW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
GLW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GLW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GLW.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingGLW.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
GLW.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGLW.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

GLW has an Altman-Z score of 4.11. This indicates that GLW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
GLW has a Altman-Z score of 4.11. This is in the better half of the industry: GLW outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
GLW has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.07. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GLW would need 7.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GLW (7.07) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GLW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64. This is a neutral value indicating GLW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GLW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GLW is outperformed by 73.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 7.07
Altman-Z 4.11
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.16%
GLW.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLW.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that GLW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GLW (1.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that GLW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GLW has a Quick ratio (1.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1
GLW.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGLW.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GLW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 33.71%, which is quite impressive.
GLW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.29% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 18.27% in the past year. This is quite good.
GLW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.71%
EPS 3Y-1.96%
EPS 5Y2.29%
EPS Q2Q%24.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%14.44%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GLW will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.01% on average per year.
GLW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y29.85%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3Y22.89%
EPS Next 5Y20.01%
Revenue Next Year13.9%
Revenue Next 2Y12.92%
Revenue Next 3Y11.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
GLW.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGLW.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B 20B
GLW.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGLW.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 37.54, the valuation of GLW can be described as expensive.
GLW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
GLW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.60.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.95, GLW can be considered very expensive at the moment.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GLW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23, GLW is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.54
Fwd PE 28.95
GLW.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLW.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as GLW.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GLW is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 66.06
EV/EBITDA 25.02
GLW.DE Per share dataGLW.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GLW's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GLW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
GLW's earnings are expected to grow with 22.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)16.37
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3Y22.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GLW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.57, GLW has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
GLW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%

5.2 History

The dividend of GLW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.75%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
GLW.DE Yearly Dividends per shareGLW.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

72.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GLW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GLW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP72.69%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3Y22.89%
GLW.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGLW.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
GLW.DE Dividend Payout.GLW.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GLW.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CORNING INC

FRA:GLW (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

76.2

+0.38 (+0.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners75.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap65.33B
Revenue(TTM)14.91B
Net Income(TTM)1.37B
Analysts82
Price Target83.4 (9.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.75%
DP72.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(2)4.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(4)5.64%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.26%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.72%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.88%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.88%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.88%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.13%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.42%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)-0.27%
PT rev (3m)27.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.54
Fwd PE 28.95
P/S 5.15
P/FCF 66.06
P/OCF 33.88
P/B 6.65
P/tB 9.18
EV/EBITDA 25.02
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY2.66%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY3.45%
FCF(TTM)1.15
FCFY1.51%
OCF(TTM)2.25
OCFY2.95%
SpS14.81
BVpS11.45
TBVpS8.3
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)16.37
Graham Number22.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.57%
ROE 11.84%
ROCE 8.22%
ROIC 6.25%
ROICexc 6.71%
ROICexgc 7.8%
OM 13.41%
PM (TTM) 9.16%
GM 35.69%
FCFM 7.79%
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)2.65%
ROE(3y)6.91%
ROE(5y)6.52%
ROIC(3y)3.7%
ROIC(5y)3.77%
ROICexc(3y)3.99%
ROICexc(5y)4.1%
ROICexgc(3y)4.68%
ROICexgc(5y)4.83%
ROCE(3y)4.86%
ROCE(5y)4.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.08%
OM growth 3Y-16.75%
OM growth 5Y-5.29%
PM growth 3Y-20.45%
PM growth 5Y-12.44%
GM growth 3Y-3.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.46%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 7.07
Debt/EBITDA 2.22
Cap/Depr 82.95%
Cap/Sales 7.4%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 68.03%
Profit Quality 85.07%
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 4.11
F-Score8
WACC9.16%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)94.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.7%
Profit Quality(3y)125.06%
Profit Quality(5y)146.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.71%
EPS 3Y-1.96%
EPS 5Y2.29%
EPS Q2Q%24.07%
EPS Next Y29.85%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3Y22.89%
EPS Next 5Y20.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%14.44%
Revenue Next Year13.9%
Revenue Next 2Y12.92%
Revenue Next 3Y11.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y143.9%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.7%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.77%
EBIT Next Year88.29%
EBIT Next 3Y37.8%
EBIT Next 5Y27.56%
FCF growth 1Y194.18%
FCF growth 3Y-18.13%
FCF growth 5Y85.79%
OCF growth 1Y18.7%
OCF growth 3Y-17.17%
OCF growth 5Y-0.92%

CORNING INC / GLW.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CORNING INC (GLW.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GLW.DE.


What is the valuation status of CORNING INC (GLW.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CORNING INC (GLW.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CORNING INC (GLW.DE) stock?

CORNING INC (GLW.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GLW stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORNING INC (GLW.DE) is expected to grow by 29.85% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GLW stock?

The dividend rating of CORNING INC (GLW.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 72.69%.