Corning [GLW] vs Flex [FLEX] Detailed Stock Comparison
Corning
NYSE
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Flex
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Corning wins in 6 metrics, Flex wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Flex appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Corning | Flex | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 67.43 | 21.96 | Flex |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.61 | 3.69 | Flex |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 73.62 | 83.79 | Corning |
| PEG Ratio | 27.44 | 17.94 | Flex |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.41 | 11.06 | Flex |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.77% | 3.42% | Corning |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 14.94% | 5.08% | Corning |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 14.94% | 5.08% | Corning |
| Return on Equity | 8.28% | 17.67% | Flex |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.14% | 4.51% | Flex |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $974.00M | $1.07B | Flex |
| Dividend Yield | 1.66% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 68.43% | 69.72% | Flex |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.82 | 0.73 | Flex |
| Enterprise Value | $61.82B | $20.74B | Corning |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.35 | 0.80 | Flex |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 36.04% | 8.70% | Corning |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $17 | $68 | Flex |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.94 | $2.27 | Flex |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.07 | 1.05 | Flex |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Corning vs Flex Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning | 1.59% | 2.40% | 23.63% | 44.39% | 22.26% | 38.64% |
| Flex | 1.27% | -0.32% | -3.40% | 30.99% | 15.18% | 28.72% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning | 68.43% | 72.51% | 100.37% | 260.58% | 283.88% | 234.85% |
| Flex | 69.72% | 163.71% | 341.08% | 345.03% | 836.16% | 274.04% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Corning vs Flex
| Metric | GLW | FLEX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $54.29B | $18.97B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 6,809,021 | 4,542,970 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 4,876,137 | 5,061,190 |
| Last Close | $65.79 | $50.34 |
| 52 Week Range | $37.31 - $66.50 | $25.11 - $53.97 |
| % from 52W High | -1.07% | -6.73% |
| All-Time High | $113.33 (Aug 28, 2000) | $53.97 (Jul 23, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -41.95% | -6.73% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 3.51% | 0.38% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.18% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 73.62 | 83.79 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.74 | $13.53 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.74 | $5.97 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.18B | $1.56B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.09B | $805.75M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.66% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.84 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Corning vs Flex
| Metric | GLW | FLEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 67.43 | 21.96 |
| Forward P/E | 27.44 | 17.94 |
| PEG Ratio | 27.44 | 17.94 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.82 | 0.73 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.61 | 3.69 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $54.29B | $18.97B |
| Enterprise Value | $61.82B | $20.74B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.35 | 0.80 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 19.41 | 11.06 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.07 | 1.05 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.74 | $13.53 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Corning vs Flex
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | GLW | FLEX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $3.45B | $6.58B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.24B | $6.00B |
| Gross Profit | $1.21B | $572.00M |
| Research & Development | $270.00M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $445.00M | $318.00M |
| EBITDA | $742.00M | $446.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $240.00M | $246.00M |
| Income Tax | $55.00M | $54.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $185.00M | $192.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | GLW | FLEX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.36B | $2.29B |
| Total Current Assets | $7.64B | $12.84B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $4.52B | $9.85B |
| Long-Term Debt | $7.78B | $2.94B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $11.13B | $5.00B |
| Retained Earnings | $15.84B | $1.28B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $562.00M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | GLW | FLEX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $7.00M | $360.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-108.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-57.00M | $321.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-47.00M | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-100.00M | $-299.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | GLW | FLEX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 12.71M | 9.36M |
| Short Ratio | 3.13 | 1.72 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 6,809,021 | 4,542,970 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 4,876,137 | 5,061,190 |
| Shares Outstanding | 854.00M | 377.82M |
| Float Shares | 782.20M | 372.58M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.74% | 1.03% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Corning vs Flex
| Metric | GLW | FLEX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.84 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.66% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.93 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.78% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.78 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 28, 2025 | N/A |