Core Molding Technologies (CMT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of molded composite products and materials for commercial and industrial markets. The company produces sheet molding compound, bulk molding compound and other composite materials, as well as finished components and assemblies made through processes such as compression molding, resin transfer molding and related thermoset and thermoplastic technologies.

Its products are used in applications across the heavy-truck, transportation, automotive, powersports, construction and other industrial sectors. Core Molding Technologies works with customers to develop components that can provide structural performance, durability and weight-saving advantages compared with certain traditional materials.

Founded in 1996, the company has expanded its manufacturing operations beyond its original base in Columbus, Ohio, to serve customers in North America. Its capabilities include materials formulation, tooling, molding, finishing and assembly, allowing it to supply both composite materials and completed molded parts.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $23.21 to $23.70
• 50-Day Range: $22.50 to $26.47
• 52-Week Range: $16.60 to $28.69
• Volume: 32,358 shs
• Average Volume: 42,449 shs
• Market Capitalization: $205.94 million
• P/E Ratio: 27.06
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $30.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Core Molding Technologies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Core Molding Technologies scored higher than 76% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Core Molding Technologies has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Core Molding Technologies has a consensus price target of $30.00, representing about 28.9% upside from its current price of $23.27.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Core Molding Technologies has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 300.00%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Core Molding Technologies are expected to grow by 300.00% in the coming year, from $0.50 to $2.00 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Core Molding Technologies is 27.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.99.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Core Molding Technologies is 27.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 26.62.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Core Molding Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 1.30. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.75% of the float of Core Molding Technologies has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Core Molding Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Core Molding Technologies has recently decreased by 8.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Core Molding Technologies does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Core Molding Technologies does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.42

News Sentiment

Core Molding Technologies has a news sentiment score of -0.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.43 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Core Molding Technologies this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Core Molding Technologies insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $110,200.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

11.20% of the stock of Core Molding Technologies is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

58.79% of the stock of Core Molding Technologies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/04/2026
• Today: 10/09/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/03/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSEAMERICAN
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Machinery
• Sub-Industry: Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment
• Current Symbol: NYSEAMERICAN:CMT
• Previous Symbol: NYSEMKT:CMT
• CIK: 1026655
• Web: www.coremt.com
• Phone: (614) 870-5000
• Fax: 614-870-5051
• Employees: 1,239
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Core Molding Technologies: $30.00
• High Price Target: $30.00
• Low Price Target: $30.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +28.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.77
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 27.06
• Forward P/E Ratio: 46.54
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $11.19 million
• Net Margins: 2.89%
• Pretax Margin: 3.74%
• Return on Equity: 4.64%
• Return on Assets: 3.20%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.00
• Quick Ratio: 1.43

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $273.80 million
• Price / Sales: 0.75
• Cash Flow: $2.69 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.66
• Book Value: $17.86 per share
• Price / Book: 1.30

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 8,850,000
• Free Float: 7,858,000
• Market Cap: $205.94 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.39