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CorningXSWX:GLW -3.28%72 Days Sales Outstanding is 56.39 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 55.94. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GLW with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF52.03. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,464 Hardware companies, Corning ranks better than 68.99% on this metric.
Corning's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF2,225 Mil. Corning's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3,601 Mil.
Hence, Corning's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 56.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Corning's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GLW'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.74 Med: 55.94 Max: 64.08
Current: 56.78
During the past 13 years, Corning's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 64.08. The lowest was 47.74. And the median was 55.94.
XSWX:GLW's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 68.99% of 2464
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 73.33
vs XSWX:GLW: 56.78
Corning's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (53.40) to Jun. 2026 (56.39).
Corning (XSWX:GLW) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Corning Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Corning Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Corning's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
XSWX:GLW vs APH, TEL, FLEX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Corning's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Corning's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corning's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (XSWX:GLW) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 56.39 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Corning and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.94. Over the past decade, Corning's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 47.74 to 64.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #764 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Corning's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Corning's current Days Sales Outstanding of 56.39 is near median its 10-year median of 55.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.74 to a high of 64.08. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.33. Corning's value of 56.39 is 23.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corning ranks #764 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Corning has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corning's Days Sales Outstanding compare to APH and TEL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #764 out of 2464 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Corning in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.33. Corning's value of 56.39 is 23.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Corning's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 47.74 to 64.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.94 vs. the industry median of 73.33, Corning has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Hardware company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Hardware companies is 73.33, based on 2,464 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Corning's current Days Sales Outstanding of 56.39 is 23.1% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Corning and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corning's current Days Sales Outstanding is 56.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.94. 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 56.39. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF52.03, compared to a current price of CHF116.30 — trading 123.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 56.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.94 and 23.1% below the Hardware industry median of 73.33. Corning's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Corning (XSWX:GLW), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 56.39 as of Jun. 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 CHF116.30 is trading 123.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF52.03.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GLW:
Days Sales Outstanding: 56.39 (near median its 10-year median of 55.94)
GF Value™: CHF52.03 vs. price of CHF116.30 (123.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.1% below the Hardware median (#764 of 2464)
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 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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