Corning (WBO:GLW) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


WBO:GLW Corning Inc WBO:GLW
62 GF Score
Price €196.54
GF Value €54.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Corning Moat Score?

Corning WBO:GLW -14.10% 62 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:GLW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Hardware companies, Corning ranks better than 99.76% on this metric.

Corning has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Corning has Wide Moat: Corning Inc has a strong market position with valuable patents and proprietary technology. It benefits from economies of scale, strong brand strength, and consistent innovation.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Corning might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Corning  (WBO:GLW) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Corning Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:GLW vs APH, TEL, FLEX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Corning's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Corning's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Corning's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Corning (WBO:GLW) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #6 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Corning's Moat Score too high?
Corning's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Corning ranks #6 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Corning has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corning's Moat Score compare to APH and TEL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #6 out of 2470 companies for Moat Score. This places Corning in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Corning's current Moat Score is 7. 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 (WBO:GLW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.28, compared to a current price of €196.54 — trading 262.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Corning's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Corning (WBO:GLW), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 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 (WBO:GLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corning stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €196.54 is trading 262.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.28. GuruFocus considers Corning to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:GLW:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €54.28 vs. price of €196.54 (262.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs

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