CORNING INC (GLW.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GLW - US2193501051 - Common Stock
75.82 EUR
+0.32 (+0.42%)
Overall GLW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated GLW against 50 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. GLW has an average financial health and profitability rating. GLW shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GLW was profitable.
GLW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years GLW has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GLW had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of GLW (4.57%) is better than 76.00% of its industry peers.
GLW's Return On Equity of 11.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLW outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
GLW has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.25%) than 72.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GLW is below the industry average of 7.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.70%) for GLW is below the current ROIC(6.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.16%, GLW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLW has declined.
GLW has a Operating Margin of 13.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GLW outperforms 88.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLW has declined.
GLW's Gross Margin of 35.69% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GLW is outperformed by 62.00% of its industry peers.
GLW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GLW is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLW has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GLW has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GLW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
GLW has an Altman-Z score of 4.10. This indicates that GLW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GLW (4.10) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
GLW has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.07. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GLW would need 7.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GLW has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64 indicates that GLW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GLW has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.64) than 74.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC8.84%
2.3 Liquidity
GLW has a Current Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that GLW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.56, GLW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that GLW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GLW has a Quick ratio of 1.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GLW outperforms 52.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GLW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 33.71%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.29% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 18.27% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.66% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.01% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
GLW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.98% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 37.53, the valuation of GLW can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GLW.
GLW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.82, GLW can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GLW is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, GLW is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GLW is on the same level as its industry peers.
68.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GLW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 65.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.92 |
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)1.26
PEG (5Y)16.37
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3Y22.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GLW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
GLW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.62.
GLW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
72.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GLW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GLW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP72.69%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3Y22.89%
FRA:GLW (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
75.82
+0.32 (+0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap65.01B
Revenue(TTM)14.91B
Net Income(TTM)1.37B
Analysts82
Price Target83.4 (10%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
Yearly Dividend1.02
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)-0.27%
PT rev (3m)35.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.82 | ||
| P/S | 5.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 65.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.73 | ||
| P/B | 6.63 | ||
| P/tB | 9.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.92 |
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY2.66%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY3.47%
FCF(TTM)1.15
FCFY1.52%
OCF(TTM)2.25
OCFY2.96%
SpS14.8
BVpS11.44
TBVpS8.3
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)16.37
Graham Number22.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.1 |
F-Score8
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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 2 / 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%.