Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT)
:CMT
CMT Stock Chart & Stats
$21.06
-$0.39(-2.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$21.06
-$0.39(-2.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.99 - $22.29
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.66K
Average Volume (3M)23.63K
Market Cap
$179.24M
Enterprise Value$174.01M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$38.06M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$32.83M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.3
Beta0.36
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 Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.94
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$24.00Price Target Upside13.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)$283.26M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthCore Molding’s sizable liquidity and reported zero net debt, along with low leverage (~0.16 debt/equity), gives durable financial flexibility. This supports capital allocation for expansions, tooling cycles and buybacks while cushioning cyclical downturns in transportation end markets.
Robust Sales Pipeline & Program WinsA multi-hundred-million dollar pipeline and recurring multi-million program wins provide a structural revenue growth runway. Winning platform programs and tooling contracts tends to produce multi-year recurring production sales and aftermarket content, supporting revenue visibility over 2–4 years.
Operational/Quality Competitive EdgeConsistently high delivery and low defect rates reflect entrenched manufacturing capabilities and engineering support. These operational metrics strengthen customer relationships, favor sole-sourced positions, and protect margins by reducing rework, warranty costs and program churn over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weakened Cash GenerationMaterial decline in free cash flow and weak cash conversion (OCF covering ~0.5x of net income) reduces internal funding for tooling and expansion. Persistently thin FCF raises reliance on liquidity or debt and limits optionality for investments or shareholder returns over the next several quarters.
Recent Revenue VolatilitySignificant quarter-to-quarter declines driven by OEM transitions and end-market cyclicality show the business is sensitive to customer program timing. Such volatility pressures utilization and margins, making multi-quarter revenue predictability and steady margin recovery more difficult to sustain.
Tighter Credit Covenant ConstraintsNew covenant definitions limit sustaining capex and adjust fixed-charge coverage, narrowing deployment of cash toward maintenance, expansions and distributions. This structurally constrains capital flexibility and forces prioritization of projects or distributions over the medium term.
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 $13.99 and its highest was $22.29 in the past 12 months.
What is Core Molding Technologies Inc’s market cap?
Core Molding Technologies Inc’s market cap is $179.24M.
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 48 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 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 0.27.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Core Molding Technologies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$24.00 (13.96% Upside)
$24.00 (13.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CMT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected a mix of positive developments and challenges. While the company showed strong growth in the power sports segment and new business wins, it faced a significant revenue decline due to known transitions and market conditions. Strategic investments and operational efficiencies were highlighted as key drivers for future growth. Overall, the positives are balanced by the negatives, leading to a neutral sentiment.View all CMT earnings summariesCMT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$24.00
▲(13.96% Upside)
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
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