Corning Incorporated (GLW)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 35.28% | 32.60% | 31.23% | 31.76% | 35.95% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.91% | 8.65% | 7.07% | 10.13% | 15.00% |
| Pretax margin | 13.13% | 6.20% | 6.48% | 12.66% | 17.23% |
| Net profit margin | 10.21% | 3.86% | 4.62% | 9.27% | 13.54% |
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.53% | 4.09% | 3.12% | 4.87% | 7.00% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.15% | 1.82% | 2.04% | 4.46% | 6.32% |
| Return on total capital | 20.23% | 10.69% | 7.70% | 17.40% | 22.10% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 13.52% | 4.74% | 5.03% | 10.96% | 15.45% |