Corning Incorporated (GLW)vsOuster, Inc. Common Stock (OUST)
GLW
Corning Incorporated
$146.35
+3.06%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $106.88B
OUST
Ouster, Inc. Common Stock
$20.22
-1.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Corning Incorporated generates 9127% more annual revenue ($15.63B vs $169.38M). GLW leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -35.6%. GLW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
GLW
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
OUST
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-55.2%
Fair Value
$85.64
Current Price
$146.35
$60.71 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OUST.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 77.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Revenue surging 106.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -27.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLW
The strongest argument for GLW centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.39 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 106.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GLW
The primary concerns for GLW are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 68.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : OUST
The primary concerns for OUST are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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 3.05 — expect wider price swings.
OUST is growing revenue faster at 106.6% — sustainability is the question.
GLW generates stronger free cash flow (620M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GLW scores higher overall (65/100 vs 30/100) and 20.4% revenue growth. 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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