Fabrinet (FN)vsCorning Incorporated (GLW)
FN
Fabrinet
$388.55
+2.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $14.92B
GLW
Corning Incorporated
$150.13
+1.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Corning Incorporated generates 266% more annual revenue ($16.96B vs $4.64B). GLW leads profitability with a 11.2% profit margin vs 10.2%. GLW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. FN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
FN
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
GLW
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 44.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 58.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
16.6% revenue growth
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 10.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FN
The strongest argument for FN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 44.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GLW
The strongest argument for GLW centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FN
The primary concerns for FN are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : GLW
The primary concerns for GLW are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 76.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
FN is growing revenue faster at 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
GLW generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FN scores higher overall (71/100 vs 60/100) and 44.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Fabrinet
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Fabrinet offers optical packaging and precision electronic, electromechanical and optical manufacturing services in North America, Asia-Pacific and Europe. The company is headquartered in George Town, the Cayman Islands.
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TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Corning Incorporated is an American multinational technology company that specializes in specialty glass, ceramics, and related materials and technologies including advanced optics, primarily for industrial and scientific applications.
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