Corning Incorporated (GLW)vsLSI Industries Inc (LYTS)
GLW
Corning Incorporated
$166.40
+2.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.34B
LYTS
LSI Industries Inc
$20.03
+2.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $753.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Corning Incorporated generates 2361% more annual revenue ($16.96B vs $689.40M). GLW leads profitability with a 11.2% profit margin vs 3.3%. LYTS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.40. GLW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
GLW
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
LYTS
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
16.6% revenue growth
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 51.3% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.0x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.1% — below average capital efficiency
3.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLW
The strongest argument for GLW centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LYTS
The strongest argument for LYTS centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 51.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GLW
The primary concerns for GLW are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 76.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LYTS
The primary concerns for LYTS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLW profiles as a growth stock while LYTS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GLW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
LYTS is growing revenue faster at 51.3% — sustainability is the question.
GLW generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GLW scores higher overall (60/100 vs 56/100) and 16.6% 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.
Corning Incorporated
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.
Visit Website →LSI Industries Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
LSI Industries Inc. offers corporate image solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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