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CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSEARCA:CMT - US2186831002 - Common Stock

18.13 USD
-0.98 (-5.13%)
Last: 10/27/2025, 6:30:00 PM
18.13 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/27/2025, 6:30:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CMT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMT was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. CMT has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CMT has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CMT was profitable.
CMT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CMT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CMT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CMT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.25%, CMT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
CMT has a better Return On Equity (6.10%) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.81%, CMT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CMT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.78%. This is above the industry average of 6.30%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.25%
ROE 6.1%
ROIC 5.81%
ROA(3y)7.3%
ROA(5y)5.79%
ROE(3y)11.32%
ROE(5y)9.32%
ROIC(3y)9.78%
ROIC(5y)8.36%
CMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

CMT has a Profit Margin of 3.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: CMT outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMT has grown nicely.
CMT has a Operating Margin of 4.89%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMT underperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
CMT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CMT's Gross Margin of 17.50% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMT is outperformed by 70.73% of its industry peers.
CMT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.89%
PM (TTM) 3.39%
GM 17.5%
OM growth 3Y18.22%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y44.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.42%
GM growth 5Y18.42%
CMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CMT is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMT has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CMT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CMT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CMT Yearly Shares OutstandingCMT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
CMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

CMT has an Altman-Z score of 4.24. This indicates that CMT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CMT has a Altman-Z score of 4.24. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMT outperforms 89.02% of its industry peers.
CMT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.62. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.62, CMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that CMT is not too dependend on debt financing.
CMT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMT outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 1.62
Altman-Z 4.24
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC8.35%
CMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.85 indicates that CMT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.85, CMT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
CMT has a Quick Ratio of 2.36. This indicates that CMT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.36, CMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.85
Quick Ratio 2.36
CMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CMT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -39.18%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 40.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, CMT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -15.64% in the last year.
CMT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.24% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.18%
EPS 3Y40.08%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-27.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y1.24%
Sales Q2Q%-10.71%

3.2 Future

CMT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.66% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.97%
EPS Next 2Y5.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M
CMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.36 indicates a correct valuation of CMT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CMT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CMT is cheaper than 65.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.68, the valuation of CMT can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CMT is cheaper than 78.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, CMT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.36
Fwd PE 10.68
CMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 90.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
84.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.22
EV/EBITDA 5.31
CMT Per share dataCMT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CMT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CMT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN

NYSEARCA:CMT (10/27/2025, 6:30:00 PM)

After market: 18.13 0 (0%)

18.13

-0.98 (-5.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04
Inst Owners76.46%
Inst Owner Change1.06%
Ins Owners5.34%
Ins Owner Change-9.23%
Market Cap155.19M
Revenue(TTM)276.18M
Net Income(TTM)9.36M
Analysts80
Price Target22.44 (23.77%)
Short Float %2.29%
Short Ratio6.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)0.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.99%
Max EPS beat(2)14.08%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-10.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)54.97%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)49.77%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)73.37%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.97%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.25%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.53%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.19%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.36
Fwd PE 10.68
P/S 0.56
P/FCF 12.22
P/OCF 6.52
P/B 1.01
P/tB 1.17
EV/EBITDA 5.31
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY6.51%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY9.36%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY8.18%
OCF(TTM)2.78
OCFY15.34%
SpS32.26
BVpS17.93
TBVpS15.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.25%
ROE 6.1%
ROCE 7.49%
ROIC 5.81%
ROICexc 7.64%
ROICexgc 9.05%
OM 4.89%
PM (TTM) 3.39%
GM 17.5%
FCFM 4.6%
ROA(3y)7.3%
ROA(5y)5.79%
ROE(3y)11.32%
ROE(5y)9.32%
ROIC(3y)9.78%
ROIC(5y)8.36%
ROICexc(3y)11.4%
ROICexc(5y)9.43%
ROICexgc(3y)13.69%
ROICexgc(5y)11.53%
ROCE(3y)12.62%
ROCE(5y)10.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.36%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y16.49%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y18.22%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y44.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.42%
GM growth 5Y18.42%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 1.62
Debt/EBITDA 0.71
Cap/Depr 85.03%
Cap/Sales 4.02%
Interest Coverage 12.8
Cash Conversion 89.59%
Profit Quality 135.69%
Current Ratio 2.85
Quick Ratio 2.36
Altman-Z 4.24
F-Score7
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)98.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.23%
Profit Quality(3y)108.24%
Profit Quality(5y)132.6%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.18%
EPS 3Y40.08%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-27.4%
EPS Next Y-8.97%
EPS Next 2Y5.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y1.24%
Sales Q2Q%-10.71%
Revenue Next Year-9.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-34.48%
EBIT growth 3Y17.56%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year95.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-43.49%
FCF growth 3Y189.18%
FCF growth 5Y20.65%
OCF growth 1Y-31.88%
OCF growth 3Y40.98%
OCF growth 5Y16.05%

CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN / CMT 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 of CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) stock?

CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) is 15.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.01.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CMT stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) is expected to decline by -8.97% in the next year.