CorningBUE:GLW -5.83%58 Net Margin % is 8.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 8.81. 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 2,473 Hardware companies, Corning ranks better than 82.45% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Corning's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS518,749 Mil. Corning's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS5,794,328 Mil. Therefore, Corning's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Corning's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:GLW'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.91 Med: 8.81 Max: 39.35
Current: 11.09
BUE:GLW's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.45% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs BUE:GLW: 11.09
Corning (BUE:GLW) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Corning Net Margin % Related Terms
Corning Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Corning's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Corning's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Corning's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corning's Net 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 Net Margin % of 8.95% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Corning and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #434 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Corning's Net Margin % too high?
Corning's current Net Margin % of 8.95% is near median its 10-year median of 8.81. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Corning's value of 8.95% is 230.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corning ranks #434 out of 2473 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 Net Margin % compare to APH and TEL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Corning ranks #434 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Corning in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Corning's value of 8.95% is 230.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.81 vs. the industry median of 2.71, 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 Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.71, based on 2,473 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Corning's current Net Margin % of 8.95% is 230.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Corning and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corning's current Net Margin % is 8.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.81. 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 ARS75,175.00 — trading 219.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.81 and 230.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.71. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Corning (BUE:GLW), the current Net Margin % is 8.95% 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 ARS75,175.00 is trading 219.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS23,497.27.
GuruFocus considers Corning to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:GLW:
Net Margin %: 8.95% (near median its 10-year median of 8.81)
GF Value™: ARS23,497.27 vs. price of ARS75,175.00 (219.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 230.3% above the Hardware median (#434 of 2473)
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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