Corning Incorporated (GLW)vsLSI Industries Inc (LYTS)
GLW
Corning Incorporated
$197.90
+4.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $172.47B
LYTS
LSI Industries Inc
$22.84
-5.19%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $860.91M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Corning Incorporated generates 2576% more annual revenue ($16.32B vs $609.84M). GLW leads profitability with a 11.1% profit margin vs 3.9%. LYTS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.40. GLW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
GLW
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
LYTS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 138.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.4x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLW
The strongest argument for GLW centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LYTS
The strongest argument for LYTS centers on PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GLW
The primary concerns for GLW are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 96.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LYTS
The primary concerns for LYTS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLW profiles as a growth stock while LYTS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GLW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
GLW is growing revenue faster at 20.0% — sustainability is the question.
GLW generates stronger free cash flow (30M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GLW scores higher overall (64/100 vs 51/100) and 20.0% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Corning Incorporated
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.
Visit Website →LSI Industries Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
LSI Industries Inc. offers corporate image solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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