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Core Molding Technologies, Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $210M · Avg Vol: $743K/d

83
StockRank
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Q
63
V
48
M
67
P/E (TTM)
20.9x
ROE
6.2%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Core Molding has momentum M67 and quality Q63 with a buyback on file, but value at V48 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold 0.12% with no usable offsetting purchase, which is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue377.4M357.7M302.4M273.8M-10.1%270.9M283.1M300.7M4.8%
EPS1.442.371.531.31-3.1%1.111.092.0324.5%
Shares8.4M8.7M8.6M8.5M+1.1%8.6M
Debt26.1M23.0M22.5M32.8M8.0%35.0M
Equity116.1M139.0M147.4M158.2M10.8%
Op CF19.0M34.8M35.2M19.2M0.4%3.9M
Inv CF-16.6M-9.1M-11.5M-17.3M
Fin CF-4.4M-5.8M-5.9M-5.7M
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PRICE (1Y)-0.5%
23.1623.6024.0424.4824.92Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$24.54
RSI (14)
57.5
52W High
$28.69
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
63
ROIC
7.6%67.2
ROE
6.2%61.7
GP/Assets
20.9%75.5
Op. Margin
3.0%45.8
FCF/Assets
0.8%49.9
Piotroski
665.0
Int. Cover
50.0x90.8
D/E Ratio
0.22x48.6
Current Ratio
2.41x57.2
Value
48
P/E (TTM)
20.9x46.3
EV/EBITDA
8.0x64.3
P/FCF
109.6x12.9
P/B
1.2x68.5
P/S
0.7x71.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
67
52W High %
86%83.5
RS 6M
19%87.0
SMA 50/200
1.11x75.3
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%76.9
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+55%44.6
Q Growth
-72%4.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$210M
P/E (Forward)
13.5x
Gross Margin
17.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CMT are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CMTCore Molding Technologies, Inc.(you)$210M83STRONG BUY
ALTOAlto Ingredients, Inc.$360M82STRONG BUY
MATVMativ Holdings, Inc.$448M67BUY
KROKronos Worldwide, Inc.$761M72BUY
HDSNHudson Technologies, Inc.$267M50HOLD
FFFutureFuel Corp.$204M43HOLD
MNTKMontauk Renewables, Inc.$266M46HOLD
KOPKoppers Holdings Inc.$966M97STRONG BUY
ECVTEcovyst Inc.$1.4B73BUY
ODCOil-Dri Corporation of America$1.4B92STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.3x · Gross margin 25.3%

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

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Core Molding has momentum M67 and quality Q63 with a buyback on file, but value at V48 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold 0.12% with no usable offsetting purchase, which is separately adverse.

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$24.54
Market Cap$210M
P/E (TTM)20.86
P/E (Forward)13.47
Price/Book1.20
Return on Equity6.2%
Return on Invested Capital7.6%
Debt/Equity0.22x
Gross Margin17.6%
Operating Margin3.0%
Revenue Growth-4.7%
Free Cash Flow$2M

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 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (48), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Core Molding Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 83/100. 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).