Corning (XSWX:GLW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 11.97 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 218% Above Median


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What is Corning Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Corning XSWX:GLW -3.25% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.97 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 218% above its 10-year median of 3.77. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GLW with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF50.32. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,972 Hardware companies, Corning ranks worse than 91.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), Corning's current share price is CHF153.24. Corning's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF12.80. Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 11.97.

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

XSWX:GLW' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92   Med: 3.77   Max: 13.2
Current: 11.48

During the past years, Corning's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 13.20. The lowest was 1.92. And the median was 3.77.

XSWX:GLW's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
91.38% of 1972 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.48 vs XSWX:GLW: 11.48

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Corning's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.746. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is CHF12.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Corning  (XSWX:GLW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Corning Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Corning Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Corning Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Corning Quarterly Data
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XSWX:GLW vs APH, TEL, FLEX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Corning Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=153.24/12.80
=11.97

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3.746/330.2130*330.2130
=3.746

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Corning Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.936 241.018 2.652
201609 2.214 241.428 3.028
201612 2.368 241.432 3.239
201703 2.263 243.801 3.065
201706 2.338 244.955 3.152
201709 2.487 246.819 3.327
201712 3.009 246.524 4.030
201803 2.795 249.554 3.698
201806 2.884 251.989 3.779
201809 3.132 252.439 4.097
201812 3.272 251.233 4.301
201903 3.098 254.202 4.024
201906 3.682 256.143 4.747
201909 3.240 256.759 4.167
201912 3.121 256.974 4.011
202003 3.018 258.115 3.861
202006 3.210 257.797 4.112
202009 3.088 260.280 3.918
202012 3.796 260.474 4.812
202103 3.407 264.877 4.247
202106 3.766 271.696 4.577
202109 3.852 274.310 4.637
202112 3.914 278.802 4.636
202203 3.982 287.504 4.574
202206 4.097 296.311 4.566
202209 3.971 296.808 4.418
202212 3.702 296.797 4.119
202303 3.424 301.836 3.746
202306 3.399 305.109 3.679
202309 3.323 307.789 3.565
202312 3.004 306.746 3.234
202403 3.067 312.332 3.243
202406 3.363 314.175 3.535
202409 3.364 315.301 3.523
202412 3.580 315.605 3.746
202503 3.522 319.799 3.637
202506 3.631 322.561 3.717
202509 3.760 324.800 3.823
202512 3.843 324.054 3.916
202603 3.746 330.213 3.746

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 11.97 mean?
Corning (XSWX:GLW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.97 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Corning and its competitors. This is 218% above median its historical median of 3.77. Over the past decade, Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 13.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #1802 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Corning's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.97 is 218% above median its 10-year median of 3.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 13.20. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.48. Corning's value of 11.97 is 708.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corning ranks #1802 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Corning has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to APH and TEL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #1802 out of 1972 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Corning in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.48. Corning's value of 11.97 is 708.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Corning's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 13.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.77 vs. the industry median of 1.48, 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 PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.48, based on 1,972 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Corning's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.97 is 708.8% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Corning and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corning's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.97, which is 218% above median its own 10-year median of 3.77. 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?
Corning (XSWX:GLW) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.97. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF50.32, compared to a current price of CHF153.24 — trading 204.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.97, which is 218% above median its 10-year median of 3.77 and 708.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.48. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Corning (XSWX:GLW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.97 as of Jul. 11, 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 (XSWX:GLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corning stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF153.24 is trading 204.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF50.32.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GLW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 11.97 (218% above median its 10-year median of 3.77)
  • GF Value™: CHF50.32 vs. price of CHF153.24 (204.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 708.8% above the Hardware median (#1802 of 1972)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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