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CORNING INC (GLW.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GLW - US2193501051 - Common Stock

74.4 EUR
+0.29 (+0.39%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, GLW scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GLW was compared to 55 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. GLW has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GLW is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GLW had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GLW had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years GLW has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GLW had a positive operating cash flow.
GLW.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGLW.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GLW (4.57%) is better than 74.55% of its industry peers.
GLW's Return On Equity of 11.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLW outperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
GLW has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.25%) than 69.09% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GLW is below the industry average of 7.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.25%) for GLW is above the 3 year average (3.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.57%
ROE 11.84%
ROIC 6.25%
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)2.65%
ROE(3y)6.91%
ROE(5y)6.52%
ROIC(3y)3.7%
ROIC(5y)3.77%
GLW.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGLW.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

GLW's Profit Margin of 9.16% is amongst the best of the industry. GLW outperforms 87.27% of its industry peers.
GLW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of GLW (13.41%) is better than 87.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLW has declined.
The Gross Margin of GLW (35.69%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GLW has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.41%
PM (TTM) 9.16%
GM 35.69%
OM growth 3Y-16.75%
OM growth 5Y-5.29%
PM growth 3Y-20.45%
PM growth 5Y-12.44%
GM growth 3Y-3.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.46%
GLW.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGLW.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GLW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLW has less shares outstanding
GLW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GLW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GLW.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingGLW.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
GLW.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGLW.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.02 indicates that GLW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GLW (4.02) is better than 76.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GLW is 7.07, which is on the high side as it means it would take GLW, 7.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GLW (7.07) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64 indicates that GLW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GLW (0.64) is worse than 72.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 7.07
Altman-Z 4.02
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.19%
GLW.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLW.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that GLW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GLW has a Current ratio of 1.56. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GLW outperforms 41.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that GLW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GLW has a Quick ratio (1.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1
GLW.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGLW.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 33.71% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, GLW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.29% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, GLW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 18.27% in the last year.
GLW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.71%
EPS 3Y-1.96%
EPS 5Y2.29%
EPS Q2Q%24.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%14.44%

3.2 Future

GLW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.01% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, GLW will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y29.85%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3Y22.89%
EPS Next 5Y20.01%
Revenue Next Year13.9%
Revenue Next 2Y12.92%
Revenue Next 3Y11.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
GLW.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGLW.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B 20B
GLW.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGLW.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.47, GLW can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GLW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GLW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.00, GLW can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GLW is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, GLW is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.47
Fwd PE 28
GLW.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLW.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

GLW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GLW is more expensive than 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GLW indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GLW is more expensive than 69.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 63.91
EV/EBITDA 24.18
GLW.DE Per share dataGLW.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GLW's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GLW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
GLW's earnings are expected to grow with 22.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)15.91
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3Y22.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GLW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
GLW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.46.
GLW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%

5.2 History

The dividend of GLW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.75%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
GLW.DE Yearly Dividends per shareGLW.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

72.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GLW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GLW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP72.69%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3Y22.89%
GLW.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGLW.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
GLW.DE Dividend Payout.GLW.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GLW.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CORNING INC

FRA:GLW (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

74.4

+0.29 (+0.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners75.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap63.79B
Revenue(TTM)14.91B
Net Income(TTM)1.37B
Analysts82
Price Target83.4 (12.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.75%
DP72.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(2)4.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(4)5.64%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.26%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.72%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.88%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.88%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.88%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.13%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.42%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)3.87%
PT rev (3m)27.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.47
Fwd PE 28
P/S 4.98
P/FCF 63.91
P/OCF 32.77
P/B 6.44
P/tB 8.88
EV/EBITDA 24.18
EPS(TTM)2.04
EY2.74%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY3.57%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY1.56%
OCF(TTM)2.27
OCFY3.05%
SpS14.94
BVpS11.56
TBVpS8.38
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)15.91
Graham Number23.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.57%
ROE 11.84%
ROCE 8.22%
ROIC 6.25%
ROICexc 6.71%
ROICexgc 7.8%
OM 13.41%
PM (TTM) 9.16%
GM 35.69%
FCFM 7.79%
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)2.65%
ROE(3y)6.91%
ROE(5y)6.52%
ROIC(3y)3.7%
ROIC(5y)3.77%
ROICexc(3y)3.99%
ROICexc(5y)4.1%
ROICexgc(3y)4.68%
ROICexgc(5y)4.83%
ROCE(3y)4.86%
ROCE(5y)4.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.08%
OM growth 3Y-16.75%
OM growth 5Y-5.29%
PM growth 3Y-20.45%
PM growth 5Y-12.44%
GM growth 3Y-3.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.46%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 7.07
Debt/EBITDA 2.22
Cap/Depr 82.95%
Cap/Sales 7.4%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 68.03%
Profit Quality 85.07%
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 4.02
F-Score8
WACC9.19%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)94.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.7%
Profit Quality(3y)125.06%
Profit Quality(5y)146.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.71%
EPS 3Y-1.96%
EPS 5Y2.29%
EPS Q2Q%24.07%
EPS Next Y29.85%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3Y22.89%
EPS Next 5Y20.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%14.44%
Revenue Next Year13.9%
Revenue Next 2Y12.92%
Revenue Next 3Y11.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y143.9%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.7%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.77%
EBIT Next Year88.29%
EBIT Next 3Y37.8%
EBIT Next 5Y27.56%
FCF growth 1Y194.18%
FCF growth 3Y-18.13%
FCF growth 5Y85.79%
OCF growth 1Y18.7%
OCF growth 3Y-17.17%
OCF growth 5Y-0.92%

CORNING INC / GLW.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CORNING INC (GLW.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GLW.DE.


What is the valuation status of CORNING INC (GLW.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CORNING INC (GLW.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CORNING INC (GLW.DE) stock?

CORNING INC (GLW.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GLW stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORNING INC (GLW.DE) is expected to grow by 29.85% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GLW stock?

The dividend rating of CORNING INC (GLW.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 72.69%.