Corning Incorporated (GLW)vsOuster, Inc. Common Stock (OUST)
GLW
Corning Incorporated
$150.13
+1.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.34B
OUST
Ouster, Inc. Common Stock
$35.05
+0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Corning Incorporated generates 8179% more annual revenue ($16.96B vs $204.91M). GLW leads profitability with a 11.2% profit margin vs -26.0%. GLW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
GLW
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
OUST
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GLW.
Margin of Safety
+24.3%
Fair Value
$24.94
Current Price
$35.05
$10.11 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
16.6% revenue growth
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 55.9% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -20.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : OUST
The strongest argument for OUST centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 55.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : OUST
The primary concerns for OUST are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLW profiles as a growth stock while OUST is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OUST carries more volatility with a beta of 3.25 — expect wider price swings.
OUST is growing revenue faster at 55.9% — sustainability is the question.
GLW generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GLW scores higher overall (60/100 vs 28/100) and 16.6% revenue growth. OUST offers better value entry with a 24.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Ouster, Inc. designs and manufactures digital lidar sensors for the industrial automation, intelligent infrastructure, robotics and automotive markets. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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