Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT)
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CMT Stock Chart & Stats
$26.30
-$0.39(-2.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$26.30
-$0.39(-2.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.48 - $27.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.66K
Average Volume (3M)23.63K
Market Cap
$224.35M
Enterprise Value$226.86M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$38.06M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$32.83M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.3
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.47
Shares Outstanding8,510,938
10 Day Avg. Volume32,666
30 Day Avg. Volume23,632
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.07
Price to Book (P/B)1.09
Price to Sales (P/S)0.63
P/FCF Ratio89.54
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.83
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.14
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$24.00Price Target Upside-8.75% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)$283.26M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet And LiquidityLow leverage and meaningful equity provide durable financial flexibility to fund multi-year growth (Mexico capex), absorb cyclical end-market weakness, and support buybacks or opportunistic investments without compromising solvency. This reduces refinancing and liquidity risk over 2–6 months.
Material New Business Wins And DiversificationA $63M wins year and a pipeline with a high share in new markets materially diversify revenue mix away from truck concentration. Multi-year awards tend to drive recurring production revenue and program stickiness, improving medium-term top-line stability and reducing single-market cyclicality.
SMC Traction And Manufacturing Capacity ExpansionSMC wins, a >$200M addressable market and incremental production capacity (7M lb/yr run rate plus Mexico presses) create durable growth channels and product-margin upside. Successful SMC ramps convert engineering capability into repeatable, higher-margin production revenue over 2026–2027.
Bears Say
Weak Free Cash Flow After CapexVery thin FCF after significant capex highlights a structural cash conversion risk; with elevated 2026 capex planned, the company may face constrained internal funding for growth, dividends, or buybacks absent sustained operating improvement or disciplined working-capital management.
High Exposure To Cyclical Truck MarketNearly half of product sales tied to trucks creates persistent cyclicality risk; truck-market weakness materially depressed revenue and operating leverage in 2025, and recovery timing uncertainty can prolong margin pressure and underutilized capacity over the medium term.
Tighter Credit Covenant On Sustaining CapexA covenant capping sustaining capex at $10M and tighter fixed-charge calculations constrains how management allocates cash between maintenance, growth, and distributions. This can force prioritization of spend, risk underinvestment in maintenance, or limit flexibility during multi-year ramp periods.
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 $14.48 and its highest was $27.93 in the past 12 months.
What is Core Molding Technologies Inc’s market cap?
Core Molding Technologies Inc’s market cap is $224.35M.
When is Core Molding Technologies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Core Molding Technologies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Core Molding Technologies Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Core Molding Technologies Inc released its earnings results on Mar 10, 2026. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $0.24.
Is Core Molding Technologies Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Core Molding Technologies Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 0.27.
How many shares outstanding does Core Molding Technologies Inc have?
Core Molding Technologies Inc has 8,510,938 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 $0.47 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.23. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.366%.
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:
$24.00 (-8.75% Downside)
$24.00 (-8.75% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CMT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 29.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $18.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Core Molding Technologies Inc
Core Molding Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The company offers a range of manufacturing processes that include compression molding of sheet molding compound, resin transfer molding, liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene, spray-up and hand-lay-up, direct long-fiber thermoplastics, and structural foam and structural web injection molding. It serves various markets, including medium and heavy-duty truck, automobile, power sport, construction, agriculture, building products, and other commercial markets in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Core Materials Corporation and changed its name to Core Molding Technologies, Inc. in August 2002. Core Molding Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
CMT Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive outlook driven by substantial new business wins ($63M in 2025), successful diversification (SMC and new markets), margin stability within guidance (17%–19%), strong operational metrics (99% on-time, 62 ppm), and a solid balance sheet (liquidity $88.1M, debt/EBITDA <1x). These positives are tempered by near-term headwinds: a 9.5% revenue decline in 2025 driven by truck weakness, concentrated tooling revenue creating quarter-to-quarter volatility, sizable 2026 capex and one-time SG&A costs, and a modest free cash flow after capex. Overall, management is confident about recovery (truck recovery expected H2 2026), SMC ramping through 2026, and multi-year revenue targets, and the strategic and financial strengths communicated outweigh the temporary challenges.View all CMT earnings summariesCMT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$24.00
▼(-8.75% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
10.69% Insiders
23.17% Mutual Funds
29.51% Other Institutional Investors
24.21% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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