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CMT Stock Chart & Stats
$27.27
-$0.39(-2.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$27.27
-$0.39(-2.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.37 - $28.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.66K
Average Volume (3M)23.63K
Market Cap
$207.63M
Enterprise Value$216.74M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$23.51M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$32.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.8
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.12
Shares Outstanding8,899,729
10 Day Avg. Volume32,666
30 Day Avg. Volume23,632
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.06
Price to Book (P/B)1.09
Price to Sales (P/S)0.63
P/FCF Ratio89.54
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.55
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.71
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.00Price Target Upside6.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)$283.51M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet & LiquidityLow leverage (TTM debt/equity ~0.21 and trailing‑12mo debt/EBITDA <1x) combined with $73.5M liquidity and an enlarged, lower‑cost revolver provides durable financial flexibility to fund Mexico expansion, tooling and working capital through cyclical troughs without forced capital raises.
Multi‑year Wins And Large PipelineSecuring multi‑year program awards and a $220M+ pipeline meaningfully increases revenue visibility and diversifies end markets (battery storage, powersports, OEM parts). Multi‑year commitments reduce short‑term booking volatility and support multi‑year capacity planning and ROIC as ramps mature.
Structural Margin And Execution ImprovementSustained gross‑margin improvement driven by favorable mix and execution, plus near‑perfect delivery and low defect rates, indicate durable operational discipline. Higher effective yields and reliable launches support margin sustainability as utilization rises and higher‑margin programs scale.
Bears Say
Weak Cash Generation / Negative FCFA sharp deterioration in operating cash flow and deeply negative free cash flow versus prior years reduces financing optionality for organic projects and dividends. Continued working‑capital builds and high capex for expansion strain liquidity and could force slower growth or external financing if not reversed.
Concentration & Top‑line Cyclicality (truck Exposure)Meaningful exposure to medium/heavy truck OEM cycles causes revenue and utilization volatility. When truck markets are weak, underutilized capacity pressures margins and delays returns on recent investments, reducing near‑term revenue visibility despite longer‑term pipeline.
Elevated Near‑term Costs And Heavy CapexSignificant near‑term SG&A and concentrated capex for the Mexico capacity build raise execution and cash‑consumption risk. Until new presses fully ramp and utilization improves, these elevated fixed costs will compress operating margins and delay normalized free cash flow.
Core Molding Technologies News
CMT FAQ
What was Core Molding Technologies Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Core Molding Technologies Inc lowest stock price was $16.37 and its highest was $28.69 in the past 12 months.
What is Core Molding Technologies Inc’s market cap?
Core Molding Technologies Inc’s market cap is $207.63M.
When is Core Molding Technologies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Core Molding Technologies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Core Molding Technologies Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Core Molding Technologies Inc released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.15.
Is Core Molding Technologies Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Core Molding Technologies Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Core Molding Technologies Inc pay dividends?
Core Molding Technologies Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Core Molding Technologies Inc dividends here
What is Core Molding Technologies Inc’s EPS estimate?
Core Molding Technologies Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.21.
How many shares outstanding does Core Molding Technologies Inc have?
Core Molding Technologies Inc has 8,899,729 shares outstanding.
What happened to Core Molding Technologies Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Core Molding Technologies Inc reported an EPS of $0.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.22. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.753%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Core Molding Technologies Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CMT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Core Molding Technologies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$29.00 (6.34% Upside)
$29.00 (6.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
CMT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 18.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $235.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Core Molding Technologies Inc
Core Molding Technologies, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, specializes in molding structural components from both thermoplastic and thermoset materials. The company employs a diverse range of manufacturing processes, including compression molding of sheet molding compound, resin transfer molding, liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene, spray-up and hand-lay-up techniques, direct long-fiber thermoplastics, and advanced structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a broad spectrum of industries, such as medium and heavy-duty trucking, automotive, power sports, construction, agriculture, building products, and various other commercial markets across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and internationally. Founded in 1996, the company was initially known as Core Materials Corporation, rebranding to Core Molding Technologies, Inc. in August 2002, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
CMT Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated disciplined operational execution and meaningful progress on strategic growth initiatives (Mexico expansion, $17M in Q1 wins including a $9M/year battery storage contract, best gross margin in over a decade, strong on-time delivery and quality), supported by a healthy commercial pipeline and solid liquidity. Near-term challenges include a 4.7% revenue decline driven by truck-cycle weakness, elevated SG&A from expansion and succession costs, negative operating/free cash flow tied to planned investments, and some seasonality/pull-forward in powersports. Management reaffirmed full-year margin guidance (17%–19%), provided clear capex and investment plans, and maintained a constructive outlook for a truck-market recovery in H2 2026 and revenue growth into 2027.View all CMT earnings summariesCMT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$29.00
▲(6.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.65% Insiders
22.02% Mutual Funds
32.19% Other Institutional Investors
24.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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