CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN (CMT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSEARCA:CMT • US2186831002

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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.

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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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10M -10M 20M 30M

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 RankSector 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%
CMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10

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 RankSector 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%
CMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

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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.
CMT Yearly Shares OutstandingCMT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M
CMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 10.28
Altman-Z 4.58
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC14.86%
CMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.02
Quick Ratio 2.45
CMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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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.
CMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
CMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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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 RankSector Rank
PE 18.75
Fwd PE 15.47
CMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 116.23
EV/EBITDA 7.2
CMT Per share dataCMT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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

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5. CMT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for CMT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CMT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES IN

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
Earnings (Next)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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CMT.


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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%.