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Core Molding Technologies, Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $221M · Avg Vol: $578K/d

65
StockRank
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Q
57
V
47
M
56
P/E (TTM)
28.7x
ROE
4.7%
D/E
0.1x
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%254.4M285.3M303.4M5.3%
EPS1.442.371.531.31-3.1%0.841.062.0324.5%
Shares8.4M8.7M8.6M8.5M+1.1%8.8M
Debt26.1M23.0M22.5M32.8M8.0%15.1M
Equity116.1M139.0M147.4M158.2M10.8%
Op CF19.0M34.8M35.2M19.2M0.4%16.7M
Inv CF-16.6M-9.1M-11.5M-17.3M
Fin CF-4.4M-5.8M-5.9M-5.7M
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23.3324.1124.9025.6826.47Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$23.69
RSI (14)
13.8
52W High
$28.69
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
57
ROIC
7.6%62.5
ROE
4.7%50.2
GP/Assets
20.2%66.8
Op. Margin
4.4%43.4
FCF/Assets
-6.8%28.5
Piotroski
665.9
Int. Cover
50.0x91.3
D/E Ratio
0.09x61.4
Current Ratio
2.00x49.0
Value
47
P/E (TTM)
28.7x32.5
EV/EBITDA
8.7x61.6
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
1.2x70.6
P/S
0.8x69.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
56
52W High %
83%69.2
RS 6M
8%71.7
SMA 50/200
1.10x78.3
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%27.6
EPS Rev 12W
0.0%40.4
EPS Improve
+105%69.8
Q Growth
-56%6.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$221M
P/E (Forward)
14.0x
Gross Margin
18.2%

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)$221M65Buy
MNTKMontauk Renewables, Inc.$252M53Hold
ALTOAlto Ingredients, Inc.$316M81Strong Buy
FFFutureFuel Corp.$234M34Sell
HDSNHudson Technologies, Inc.$229M31Sell
MATVMativ Holdings, Inc.$669M84Strong Buy
KROKronos Worldwide, Inc.$1.0B77Buy
ECVTEcovyst Inc.$1.1B50Hold
KOPKoppers Holdings Inc.$881M86Strong Buy
ASPNAspen Aerogels, Inc.$409M27Sell

Peer medians: ROE 1.8% · P/E 23.0x · Gross margin 24.4%

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

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 65/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is 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$23.69
Market Cap$221M
P/E (TTM)28.71
P/E (Forward)14.02
Price/Book1.24
Return on Equity4.7%
Return on Invested Capital7.6%
Debt/Equity0.09x
Gross Margin18.2%
Operating Margin4.4%
Revenue Growth-20.8%
Free Cash Flow$-15M

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 65/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (47), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
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 65/100. 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).