CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:CMT • US2186831002
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26.2432 USD
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This CMT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CMT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CMT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CMT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years CMT has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CMT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CMT has a better Return On Assets (4.91%) than 81.71% of its industry peers.
- CMT has a Return On Equity of 7.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: CMT outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
- CMT has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: CMT outperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMT is above the industry average of 6.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 7.08% | ||
| ROIC | 6.16% |
ROA(3y)6.91%
ROA(5y)5.83%
ROE(3y)10.22%
ROE(5y)9.09%
ROIC(3y)8.7%
ROIC(5y)8.28%
1.3 Margins
- CMT has a Profit Margin of 4.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: CMT outperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMT has grown nicely.
- CMT has a Operating Margin (5.72%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CMT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of CMT (17.38%) is worse than 70.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.09% | ||
| GM | 17.38% |
OM growth 3Y8.09%
OM growth 5Y5.18%
PM growth 3Y8.67%
PM growth 5Y3.27%
GM growth 3Y7.77%
GM growth 5Y2.31%
2. CMT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMT is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CMT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- CMT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CMT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.58 indicates that CMT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CMT has a Altman-Z score of 4.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMT outperforms 91.46% of its industry peers.
- CMT has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.28. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CMT would need 10.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CMT (10.28) is better than 62.20% of its industry peers.
- CMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, CMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC14.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- CMT has a Current Ratio of 3.02. This indicates that CMT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- CMT has a better Current ratio (3.02) than 82.93% of its industry peers.
- CMT has a Quick Ratio of 2.45. This indicates that CMT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CMT (2.45) is better than 86.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.45 |
3. CMT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CMT have decreased by -7.89% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.71% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -9.45% in the past year.
- CMT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-3.6%
EPS 5Y5.71%
EPS Q2Q%8006.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.14%
Revenue growth 5Y4.25%
Sales Q2Q%19.49%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.12% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, CMT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.2%
EPS Next 2Y20.12%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.4%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. CMT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.75, the valuation of CMT can be described as rather expensive.
- 62.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CMT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.33.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.47, which indicates a correct valuation of CMT.
- 64.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.16. CMT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CMT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMT is cheaper than 89.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CMT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CMT is more expensive than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 116.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CMT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CMT may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CMT's earnings are expected to grow with 20.12% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)3.28
EPS Next 2Y20.12%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CMT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for CMT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
CMT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSEARCA:CMT (4/15/2026, 3:05:34 PM)
26.2432
+0.31 (+1.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)03-10 2026-03-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners78.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners7.27%
Ins Owner Change2.98%
Market Cap222.80M
Revenue(TTM)273.80M
Net Income(TTM)11.20M
Analysts80
Price Target24.48 (-6.72%)
Short Float %2.15%
Short Ratio5.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-45.54%
Max EPS beat(2)54.97%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.54%
Max EPS beat(4)54.97%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)12.67%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)49.89%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.29%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.29%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.47%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.19%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)9.09%
PT rev (3m)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 116.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.61 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | 1.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY5.33%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY6.47%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY0.86%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY8.61%
SpS32.25
BVpS18.63
TBVpS16.17
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)3.28
Graham Number24.2251 (-7.69%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 7.08% | ||
| ROCE | 8.08% | ||
| ROIC | 6.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.84% | ||
| OM | 5.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.09% | ||
| GM | 17.38% | ||
| FCFM | 0.7% |
ROA(3y)6.91%
ROA(5y)5.83%
ROE(3y)10.22%
ROE(5y)9.09%
ROIC(3y)8.7%
ROIC(5y)8.28%
ROICexc(3y)10.72%
ROICexc(5y)9.61%
ROICexgc(3y)12.72%
ROICexgc(5y)11.55%
ROCE(3y)11.43%
ROCE(5y)10.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.97%
OM growth 3Y8.09%
OM growth 5Y5.18%
PM growth 3Y8.67%
PM growth 5Y3.27%
GM growth 3Y7.77%
GM growth 5Y2.31%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 139.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.35 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 17.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.58 |
F-Score6
WACC14.86%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)98.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.16%
Profit Quality(3y)107.31%
Profit Quality(5y)72.77%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-3.6%
EPS 5Y5.71%
EPS Q2Q%8006.67%
EPS Next Y21.2%
EPS Next 2Y20.12%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.14%
Revenue growth 5Y4.25%
Sales Q2Q%19.49%
Revenue Next Year6.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.4%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.87%
EBIT growth 5Y9.65%
EBIT Next Year191.88%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-91.89%
FCF growth 3Y-7.14%
FCF growth 5Y-39.92%
OCF growth 1Y-45.42%
OCF growth 3Y0.36%
OCF growth 5Y-7.39%
CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN / CMT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CMT.
What is the valuation status for CMT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN?
CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) is expected to grow by 21.2% in the next year.
Is the dividend of CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN sustainable?
The dividend rating of CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.