CorningBUE:GLW +6.42%58 FCF Margin % is 0.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 7.12. GuruFocus rates BUE:GLW with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS23,497.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Corning ranks better than 80.11% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Corning's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS41,947 Mil. Corning's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS5,794,328 Mil. Therefore, Corning's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Corning's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:GLW'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 7.12 Max: 14.98
Current: 9.19
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Corning was 14.98%. The lowest was 0.46%. And the median was 7.12%.
BUE:GLW's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.11% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs BUE:GLW: 9.19
Corning FCF Margin % Related Terms
Corning FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Corning's FCF Margin % 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.
BUE:GLW vs APH, TEL, FLEX: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Corning's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Corning's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corning's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (BUE:GLW) has a FCF Margin % of 0.72% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Corning and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 7.12. Over the past decade, Corning's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.46 to 14.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #491 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Corning's FCF Margin % too high?
Corning's current FCF Margin % of 0.72% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 7.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 14.98. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Corning's value of 0.72% is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corning ranks #491 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Corning has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corning's FCF Margin % compare to APH and TEL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #491 out of 2469 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Corning in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Corning's value of 0.72% is 14.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Corning's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.46 to 14.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.12 vs. the industry median of 0.63, 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 FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,469 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Corning's current FCF Margin % of 0.72% is 14.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Corning and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corning's current FCF Margin % is 0.72%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 7.12. 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 (BUE:GLW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS23,497.27, compared to a current price of ARS80,000.00 — trading 240.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.72%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 7.12 and 14.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Corning's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Corning (BUE:GLW), the current FCF Margin % is 0.72% as of Mar. 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 (BUE:GLW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corning stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS80,000.00 is trading 240.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS23,497.27.
GuruFocus considers Corning to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:GLW:
FCF Margin %: 0.72% (90% below median its 10-year median of 7.12)
GF Value™: ARS23,497.27 vs. price of ARS80,000.00 (240.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% above the Hardware median (#491 of 2469)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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