Corning Incorporated (GLW)vsSandisk Corp (SNDK)
GLW
Corning Incorporated
$162.10
+1.34%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $137.67B
SNDK
Sandisk Corp
$1,096.51
+3.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $161.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Corning Incorporated generates 24% more annual revenue ($16.32B vs $13.18B). SNDK leads profitability with a 34.2% profit margin vs 11.1%. SNDK trades at a lower P/E of 37.5x. SNDK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
GLW
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SNDK
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GLW.
Margin of Safety
-52.4%
Fair Value
$413.56
Current Price
$1096.51
$682.95 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 138.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 70.0%
Revenue surging 251.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 618.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 15.9x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLW
The strongest argument for GLW centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SNDK
The strongest argument for SNDK centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.2% and operating margin at 70.0%. Revenue growth of 251.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GLW
The primary concerns for GLW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 77.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SNDK
The primary concerns for SNDK are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SNDK is growing revenue faster at 251.0% — sustainability is the question.
SNDK generates stronger free cash flow (980M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SNDK scores higher overall (69/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 34.2% margins and 251.0% 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 · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Sandisk Corporation (Ticker: SNDK) is a U.S.-based technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells data storage products and solutions built on NAND flash memory technology, including solid-state drives (SSDs), embedded storage, memory cards, and USB flash drives for consumer, enterprise, and cloud computing markets.
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