CorningXSWX:GLW -3.25%68 EV-to-EBITDA is 43.06 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 281% above its 10-year median of 11.31. 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 1,889 Hardware companies, Corning ranks worse than 75.81% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Corning's enterprise value is CHF139,992 Mil.
Corning's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3,251 Mil. Therefore, Corning's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 43.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Corning's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GLW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.09 Med: 11.31 Max: 49.42
Current: 42.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Corning was 49.42. The lowest was 5.09. And the median was 11.31.
XSWX:GLW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.81% of 1889
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.9
vs XSWX:GLW: 42.48
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-11), Corning's stock price is CHF153.24.
Corning's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.670. Therefore, Corning's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 91.76.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Corning (XSWX:GLW) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Corning's share price for today is CHF153.24.
Corning's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1.670.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Corning's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Corning's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Corning's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corning's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Corning's current Enterprise Value is CHF139,992 Mil.
Corning's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF3,251 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 43.06 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Corning. This is 281% above median its historical median of 11.31. Over the past decade, Corning's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.09 to 49.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #1432 out of 1889 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Corning's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Corning's current EV-to-EBITDA of 43.06 is 281% above median its 10-year median of 11.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.09 to a high of 49.42. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90. Corning's value of 43.06 is 170.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corning ranks #1432 out of 1889 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to APH and TEL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #1432 out of 1889 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Corning in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90. Corning's value of 43.06 is 170.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Corning's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.09 to 49.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.31 vs. the industry median of 15.90, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.90, based on 1,889 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Corning's current EV-to-EBITDA of 43.06 is 170.8% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Corning. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corning's current EV-to-EBITDA is 43.06, which is 281% above median its own 10-year median of 11.31. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 43.06. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 43.06, which is 281% above median its 10-year median of 11.31 and 170.8% above the Hardware industry median of 15.90. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Corning (XSWX:GLW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 43.06 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 43.06 (281% above median its 10-year median of 11.31)
GF Value™: CHF50.32 vs. price of CHF153.24 (204.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 170.8% above the Hardware median (#1432 of 1889)
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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