Corning Incorporated (GLW) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Corning Incorporated stock (GLW) is currently trading at $146.35. Corning Incorporated PE ratio is 68.08. Corning Incorporated PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.84. Analyst consensus price target for GLW is $128.31. WallStSmart rates GLW as Hold.
- GLW PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- GLW intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- GLW stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- GLW fair value vs current price
- GLW insider transactions and insider buying
- Is GLW undervalued or overvalued?
- Corning Incorporated financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- GLW Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- GLW analyst price target and Smart Rating
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GLW Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Corning Incorporated (GLW)
GLW trades 55% above its Graham fair value of $85.64, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Corning Incorporated (GLW) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, revenue growth. Concerns around price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Corning Incorporated (GLW) Key Strengths (5)
Earnings per share surging 77.40% year-over-year
74.89% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Strong revenue growth at 20.40% annually
Corning Incorporated (GLW) Areas to Watch (5)
Very expensive at 9.1x book value
Premium valuation at 6.8x annual revenue
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Decent profitability, keeps $10 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Corning Incorporated (GLW) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 65/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.39) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 20.40%, EPS Growth at 77.40%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Book, Price/Sales, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (6.84), Price/Book (9.05) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 14.90%, Operating Margin at 16.60%, Profit Margin at 10.20%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 14.90% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 20.40% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (EPS Growth, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Price/Book, Price/Sales). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
GLW Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
GLW's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.84x trades 175% above its historical average of 2.49x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 16% below its historical high of 8.1x set in Mar 2026, and 480% above its historical low of 1.18x in Dec 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~8.1x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Corning Incorporated (GLW) · TECHNOLOGY › ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
The Big Picture
Corning Incorporated is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 15.6B with 20% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.2% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Generating 620M in free cash flow and 1.1B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Corning Incorporated push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Corning Incorporated maintain 20%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 68.1x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Debt management: total debt of 10.2B is significantly higher than cash (1.5B). Monitor refinancing risk.
Bottom Line
Corning Incorporated offers an attractive blend of growth (20% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(223 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GULLO, MICHELLE L Senior Vice President & CHRO | Sell | -587 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
STEVERSON, LEWIS A Vice Chairman, EVP and CLAO | Sell | -15,366 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:02:21 AM
About Corning Incorporated(GLW)
NYSE
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.