Corning (BSP:G1LW34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.40 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 298% Above Median

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BSP:G1LW34 Corning Inc BSP:G1LW34
59 GF Score
Price R$188.84
GF Value R$84.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Corning BSP:G1LW34 -1.69% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.40 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 298% above its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates BSP:G1LW34 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R$84.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,932 Hardware companies, Corning ranks worse than 89.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Corning's current share price is R$188.84. Corning's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$22.48. Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:G1LW34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 2.11   Max: 12.66
Current: 8.35

During the past years, Corning's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.66. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.11.

BSP:G1LW34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.8% of 1932 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs BSP:G1LW34: 8.35

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Corning's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$17.759. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$22.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Corning  (BSP:G1LW34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Corning Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Corning Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.00 4.69 5.06 7.79 14.66

BSP:G1LW34 vs APH, TEL, FLEX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=188.84/22.48
=8.40

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Corning's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Corning's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=17.759/333.9520*333.9520
=17.759

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Corning Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 13.188 241.428 18.242
201612 14.120 241.432 19.531
201703 13.605 243.801 18.636
201706 15.673 244.955 21.367
201709 14.837 246.819 20.075
201712 12.863 246.524 17.425
201803 11.935 249.554 15.971
201806 13.491 251.989 17.879
201809 15.146 252.439 20.037
201812 14.159 251.233 18.821
201903 13.883 254.202 18.238
201906 13.766 256.143 17.948
201909 14.394 256.759 18.721
201912 14.284 256.974 18.563
202003 15.930 258.115 20.610
202006 16.661 257.797 21.583
202009 18.378 260.280 23.580
202012 18.422 260.474 23.619
202103 20.304 264.877 25.599
202106 17.942 271.696 22.053
202109 19.150 274.310 23.314
202112 21.007 278.802 25.162
202203 18.646 287.504 21.658
202206 17.970 296.311 20.253
202209 17.974 296.808 20.223
202212 19.133 296.797 21.528
202303 18.868 301.836 20.876
202306 16.887 305.109 18.483
202309 17.210 307.789 18.673
202312 16.584 306.746 18.055
202403 16.394 312.332 17.529
202406 16.717 314.175 17.769
202409 17.985 315.301 19.049
202412 19.085 315.605 20.194
202503 18.072 319.799 18.872
202506 18.016 322.561 18.652
202509 18.077 324.800 18.586
202512 18.783 324.054 19.357
202603 17.977 330.213 18.181
202606 17.759 333.952 17.759

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.40 mean?
Corning (BSP:G1LW34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.40 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Corning and its competitors. This is 298% above median its historical median of 2.11. Over the past decade, Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 12.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #1735 out of 1932 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 89.8%.
Is Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Corning's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.40 is 298% above median its 10-year median of 2.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 12.66. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Corning's value of 8.40 is 305.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corning ranks #1735 out of 1932 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Corning has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and TEL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #1735 out of 1932 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Corning in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Corning's value of 8.40 is 305.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Corning's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 12.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Corning has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.07, based on 1,932 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Corning's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.40 is 305.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Corning and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corning's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.40, which is 298% above median its own 10-year median of 2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corning stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corning (BSP:G1LW34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$84.94, compared to a current price of R$188.84 — trading 122.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.40, which is 298% above median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 305.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.07. Corning's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Corning (BSP:G1LW34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.40 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Corning (BSP:G1LW34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corning stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$188.84 is trading 122.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$84.94. GuruFocus considers Corning to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:G1LW34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.40 (298% above median its 10-year median of 2.11)
  • GF Value™: R$84.94 vs. price of R$188.84 (122.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 305.8% above the Hardware median (#1735 of 1932)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:G1LW34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Corning Business Description

Address One Riverfront Plaza, Corning, NY, USA, 14831
Corning is a provider of glass, ceramics, and optical fiber across six distinct end markets. Corning's largest segments by revenue are display glass for TVs and optical fiber for telecom networks and data centers. It also provides cover glass for smartphones as well as filters and substrates and glass for cars, produces pharmaceutical glass, and produces polysilicon for solar panels. Corning is a US producer and is vertically integrated across its products and markets.
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