Corning's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,203 Mil. Corning's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,736 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Corning's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,203 Mil. Corning's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3,263 Mil. Therefore, Corning's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.87%.
Corning had a gross margin of 36.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Corning was 40.07%. The lowest was 31.23%. And the median was 35.52%.
Corning (XSWX:GLW) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Corning had a gross margin of 36.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Corning Gross Profit Related Terms
Corning Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Corning's Gross Profit 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: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Corning's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Corning's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corning's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 CHF4,736 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Corning (XSWX:GLW) has a Gross Profit of CHF4,736 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Corning and its competitors.
Is Corning's Gross Profit too high?
Corning's current Gross Profit is CHF4,736 Mil. Overall, Corning has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corning's Gross Profit compare to APH and TEL?
Corning's Gross Profit of CHF4,736 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Hardware company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Corning and its competitors. Corning's current Gross Profit is CHF4,736 Mil. 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 Gross Profit of CHF4,736 Mil. 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 Gross Profit is CHF4,736 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Corning (XSWX:GLW), the current Gross Profit is CHF4,736 Mil 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 (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:
Gross Profit: CHF4,736 Mil
GF Value™: CHF50.32 vs. price of CHF153.24 (204.5% above fair value)
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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