Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) — Stock Score Summary

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (46/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Core Molding Technologies is a micro-cap manufacturer of molded plastics. It operates in a highly cyclical, low-margin industry with no pricing power or structural moat, failing our quality compounder criteria.

Core Molding Technologies is a leading manufacturer of engineered materials and molded plastic parts, specializing in medium-to-high volume compression and injection molding. The company serves diverse markets, including heavy-duty trucks, automotive, marine, and infrastructure, utilizing proprietary sheet molding compounds (SMC). Its ability to provide full-service product development, from material formulation to final assembly, establishes it as a deeply integrated tier-one supplier.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$23.24
Market Cap$210M
P/E (TTM)21.32
P/E (Forward)13.76
Price/Book1.23
Return on Equity6.2%
Return on Invested Capital7.6%
Debt/Equity22.12
Gross Margin17.6%
Operating Margin3.0%
Revenue Growth-4.7%
Free Cash Flow$-19M

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Core Molding Technologies, Inc.’s (CMT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) is 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (46), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Core Molding Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Core Molding Technologies, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Core Molding Technologies, Inc. in?
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).
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