Corning (FRA:GLW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.39 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 349% Above Median

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FRA:GLW Corning Inc FRA:GLW
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Price €137.70
GF Value €54.68
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What is Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Corning FRA:GLW +0.13% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.39 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 349% above its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:GLW with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Hardware companies, Corning ranks worse than 88.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Corning's current share price is €137.70. Corning's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.66. Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 9.39.

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

FRA:GLW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 2.09   Max: 12.66
Current: 8.85

During the past years, Corning's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.66. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.09.

FRA:GLW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
88.4% of 1983 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs FRA:GLW: 8.85

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 Mar. 2026 was €11.894. 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 €14.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Corning  (FRA:GLW) 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
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.60 3.00 4.69 5.06 7.79

FRA:GLW 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
=137.70/14.66
=9.39

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=11.894/330.2130*330.2130
=11.894

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Corning Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.855 241.018 20.352
201609 14.448 241.428 19.761
201612 15.963 241.432 21.833
201703 16.269 243.801 22.035
201706 16.932 244.955 22.825
201709 15.896 246.819 21.267
201712 13.195 246.524 17.674
201803 11.807 249.554 15.623
201806 12.250 251.989 16.053
201809 12.637 252.439 16.530
201812 12.819 251.233 16.849
201903 12.796 254.202 16.622
201906 12.639 256.143 16.294
201909 12.691 256.759 16.322
201912 12.528 256.974 16.099
202003 11.802 258.115 15.099
202006 11.406 257.797 14.610
202009 11.558 260.280 14.663
202012 11.773 260.474 14.925
202103 12.107 264.877 15.093
202106 11.846 271.696 14.397
202109 12.334 274.310 14.848
202112 13.150 278.802 15.575
202203 13.609 287.504 15.631
202206 13.471 296.311 15.012
202209 13.848 296.808 15.407
202212 13.773 296.797 15.324
202303 13.533 301.836 14.805
202306 12.845 305.109 13.902
202309 13.061 307.789 14.013
202312 12.415 306.746 13.365
202403 12.115 312.332 12.809
202406 11.533 314.175 12.122
202409 11.704 315.301 12.258
202412 11.950 315.605 12.503
202503 11.613 319.799 11.991
202506 11.266 322.561 11.533
202509 11.487 324.800 11.678
202512 11.761 324.054 11.985
202603 11.894 330.213 11.894

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 9.39 mean?
Corning (FRA:GLW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.39 as of Jul. 18, 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 349% above median its historical median of 2.09. 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 #1753 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Corning's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.39 is 349% above median its 10-year median of 2.09. 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 2.15. Corning's value of 9.39 is 336.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corning ranks #1753 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Corning has a GF Score™ of 68/100 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 #1753 out of 1983 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Corning in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Corning's value of 9.39 is 336.7% 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 2.09 vs. the industry median of 2.15, 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 2.15, based on 1,983 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 9.39 is 336.7% 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 2.15 — 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 9.39, which is 349% above median its own 10-year median of 2.09. 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 (FRA:GLW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.68, compared to a current price of €137.70 — trading 151.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.39, which is 349% above median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 336.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Corning's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 (FRA:GLW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.39 as of Jul. 18, 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 (FRA:GLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corning stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €137.70 is trading 151.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.68. GuruFocus considers Corning to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GLW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.39 (349% above median its 10-year median of 2.09)
  • GF Value™: €54.68 vs. price of €137.70 (151.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 336.7% above the Hardware median (#1753 of 1983)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GLW 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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