Corning Incorporated (GLW)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
GLW
Corning Incorporated
$150.13
+1.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.34B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$205.42
-0.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TE Connectivity Ltd generates 14% more annual revenue ($19.32B vs $16.96B). TEL leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs 11.2%. TEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
GLW
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
TEL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
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 : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 20.8%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : TEL
The primary concerns for TEL are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLW profiles as a growth stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TEL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
GLW is growing revenue faster at 16.6% — sustainability is the question.
GLW generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins and 13.8% 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.
Visit Website →TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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