Corning Incorporated (GLW)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
GLW
Corning Incorporated
$165.68
+5.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $137.45B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$499.99
+0.03%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.66T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 1856% more annual revenue ($331.84B vs $16.96B). MSFT leads profitability with a 40.3% profit margin vs 11.2%. GLW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
GLW
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
MSFT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
16.6% revenue growth
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.1%
Generating 15.8B in free cash flow
17.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.0x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLW
The strongest argument for GLW centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.07 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MSFT
The strongest argument for MSFT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.3% and operating margin at 45.1%. Revenue growth of 17.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GLW
The primary concerns for GLW are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 73.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
MSFT is growing revenue faster at 17.7% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (15.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MSFT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 40.3% margins and 17.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company which produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers. Microsoft ranked No. 21 in the 2020 Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue; it was the world's largest software maker by revenue as of 2016. It is considered one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook.
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