General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vsCorning Incorporated (GLW)
GD
General Dynamics Corporation
$346.53
-0.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $93.71B
GLW
Corning Incorporated
$186.94
+2.49%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $160.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Dynamics Corporation generates 230% more annual revenue ($53.81B vs $16.32B). GLW leads profitability with a 11.1% profit margin vs 8.1%. GLW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.80. GLW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
GD
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
GLW
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.2%
Fair Value
$293.63
Current Price
$346.53
$52.90 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GLW.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 138.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GD
The strongest argument for GD centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : GLW
The strongest argument for GLW centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GD
The primary concerns for GD are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GLW
The primary concerns for GLW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 89.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GD profiles as a value stock while GLW is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GLW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
GLW is growing revenue faster at 20.0% — sustainability is the question.
GD generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GLW scores higher overall (62/100 vs 60/100) and 20.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
General Dynamics Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is an American aerospace and defense corporation. It is headquartered in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia.
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TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Corning Incorporated is an American multinational technology company that specializes in specialty glass, ceramics, and related materials and technologies including advanced optics, primarily for industrial and scientific applications.
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