Corning Incorporated (GLW)vsAT&T Inc (T)
GLW
Corning Incorporated
$146.35
+3.06%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $106.88B
T
AT&T Inc
$28.87
-0.21%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $204.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AT&T Inc generates 704% more annual revenue ($125.65B vs $15.63B). T leads profitability with a 17.5% profit margin vs 10.2%. GLW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. GLW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
GLW
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
T
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-55.2%
Fair Value
$85.64
Current Price
$146.35
$60.71 premium
Margin of Safety
-39.7%
Fair Value
$20.67
Current Price
$28.87
$8.20 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 77.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.6% revenue growth
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLW
The strongest argument for GLW centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : T
The strongest argument for T centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.5% and operating margin at 18.4%.
Bear Case : GLW
The primary concerns for GLW are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 68.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : T
The primary concerns for T are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLW profiles as a growth stock while T is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GLW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
GLW is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
T generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GLW scores higher overall (65/100 vs 63/100) and 20.4% 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 →AT&T Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company, Delaware-registered but headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas. It is the world largest telecommunications company, and the second largest provider of mobile telephone services.
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