CORNING INC (GLW.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:GLW • US2193501051
Current stock price
147.56 EUR
+2.8 (+1.93%)
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This GLW.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GLW.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GLW had positive earnings in the past year.
- GLW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years GLW has always been profitable.
- GLW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- GLW's Return On Assets of 5.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLW outperforms 79.59% of its industry peers.
- GLW has a Return On Equity of 13.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GLW outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- GLW has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.09%) than 73.47% of its industry peers.
- GLW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.64%. This is below the industry average of 7.37%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.09%) for GLW is above the 3 year average (4.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.15% | ||
| ROE | 13.52% | ||
| ROIC | 7.09% |
ROA(3y)3.01%
ROA(5y)3.41%
ROE(3y)7.76%
ROE(5y)8.6%
ROIC(3y)4.64%
ROIC(5y)5.03%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.21%, GLW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLW has grown nicely.
- GLW has a Operating Margin of 14.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GLW outperforms 87.76% of its industry peers.
- GLW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 35.97%, GLW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- GLW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.21% | ||
| GM | 35.97% |
OM growth 3Y12.89%
OM growth 5Y26.49%
PM growth 3Y3.26%
PM growth 5Y22.76%
GM growth 3Y4.24%
GM growth 5Y2.86%
2. GLW.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GLW 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for GLW is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.17 indicates that GLW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.17, GLW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GLW is 5.97, which is a neutral value as it means it would take GLW, 5.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.97, GLW is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that GLW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- GLW has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.65) than 69.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.17 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC9.42%
2.3 Liquidity
- GLW has a Current Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that GLW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- GLW has a Current ratio (1.59) which is in line with its industry peers.
- GLW has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that GLW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.04, GLW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. GLW.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GLW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.08%, which is quite impressive.
- GLW shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.56% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 19.14% 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 6.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.08%
EPS 3Y6.58%
EPS 5Y12.56%
EPS Q2Q%26.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.14%
Revenue growth 3Y3.27%
Revenue growth 5Y6.7%
Sales Q2Q%13.89%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.85% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, GLW will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.38%
EPS Next 2Y23.56%
EPS Next 3Y22.9%
EPS Next 5Y22.85%
Revenue Next Year14.32%
Revenue Next 2Y13.53%
Revenue Next 3Y12.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. GLW.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 68.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GLW.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GLW is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.78, GLW is valued quite expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 55.24 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GLW.
- 65.31% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GLW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- GLW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 55.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- GLW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GLW is more expensive than 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GLW is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 104.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 41.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates GLW does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of GLW may justify a higher PE ratio.
- GLW's earnings are expected to grow with 22.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.91
PEG (5Y)5.41
EPS Next 2Y23.56%
EPS Next 3Y22.9%
5. GLW.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- GLW has a yearly dividend return of 0.82%, which is pretty low.
- GLW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.74.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.82, GLW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GLW has a limited annual growth rate of 3.64%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.59% 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.
DP62.59%
EPS Next 2Y23.56%
EPS Next 3Y22.9%
GLW.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:GLW (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
147.56
+2.8 (+1.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/bmo
Inst Owners74.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap126.60B
Revenue(TTM)15.63B
Net Income(TTM)1.60B
Analysts80.95
Price Target106.77 (-27.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
DP62.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(2)1.06%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(4)5.64%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.65%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.37%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.76%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.36%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.88%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.24%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.03%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.82%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)28.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 55.24 | ||
| P/S | 9.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 104.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 54.89 | ||
| P/B | 12.53 | ||
| P/tB | 17.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 41.93 |
EPS(TTM)2.17
EY1.47%
EPS(NY)2.67
Fwd EY1.81%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY0.96%
OCF(TTM)2.69
OCFY1.82%
SpS15.59
BVpS11.78
TBVpS8.64
PEG (NY)2.91
PEG (5Y)5.41
Graham Number23.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.15% | ||
| ROE | 13.52% | ||
| ROCE | 8.99% | ||
| ROIC | 7.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.69% | ||
| OM | 14.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.21% | ||
| GM | 35.97% | ||
| FCFM | 9.04% |
ROA(3y)3.01%
ROA(5y)3.41%
ROE(3y)7.76%
ROE(5y)8.6%
ROIC(3y)4.64%
ROIC(5y)5.03%
ROICexc(3y)4.98%
ROICexc(5y)5.42%
ROICexgc(3y)5.78%
ROICexgc(5y)6.35%
ROCE(3y)5.88%
ROCE(5y)6.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y34.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y35.54%
OM growth 3Y12.89%
OM growth 5Y26.49%
PM growth 3Y3.26%
PM growth 5Y22.76%
GM growth 3Y4.24%
GM growth 5Y2.86%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 95.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 88.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.17 |
F-Score8
WACC9.42%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)89.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.91%
Profit Quality(3y)128.96%
Profit Quality(5y)125.64%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.08%
EPS 3Y6.58%
EPS 5Y12.56%
EPS Q2Q%26.32%
EPS Next Y23.38%
EPS Next 2Y23.56%
EPS Next 3Y22.9%
EPS Next 5Y22.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.14%
Revenue growth 3Y3.27%
Revenue growth 5Y6.7%
Sales Q2Q%13.89%
Revenue Next Year14.32%
Revenue Next 2Y13.53%
Revenue Next 3Y12.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y100.79%
EBIT growth 3Y16.59%
EBIT growth 5Y34.96%
EBIT Next Year70.05%
EBIT Next 3Y30.18%
EBIT Next 5Y29.33%
FCF growth 1Y45.07%
FCF growth 3Y11.81%
FCF growth 5Y11.97%
OCF growth 1Y38.99%
OCF growth 3Y1.01%
OCF growth 5Y4.33%
CORNING INC / GLW.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GLW.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CORNING INC (GLW.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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CORNING INC (GLW.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CORNING INC (GLW.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CORNING INC (GLW.DE) is 68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.53.
What is the financial health of CORNING INC (GLW.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of CORNING INC (GLW.DE) is 4 / 10.