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

Company Overview

Core Molding Technologies is a publicly traded manufacturer specializing in engineered composite and polymer solutions for a wide array of industrial applications. The company’s core business includes the design, tooling and high-volume production of fiberglass-reinforced plastics, advanced polyurethane systems, structural composites and specialty coatings. Its products find use in commercial vehicles, off-highway equipment, defense, power sports, recreation and industrial markets.

Core Molding offers end-to-end services ranging from digital design and prototyping to mold fabrication, process development and full-scale manufacturing. Leveraging technologies such as open‐mold glass fiber, sheet molding compound (SMC), reaction injection molding (RIM) and elastomeric urethane, the company addresses both complex geometries and demanding performance requirements. In addition to component production, Core Molding provides assembly, finishing and value-added services to deliver ready-to-install modules.

Headquartered in Lima, Ohio, Core Molding Technologies operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. This North American footprint supports flexible capacity planning and regional engineering support for original equipment manufacturers within its served industries. The company maintains quality and regulatory certifications aligned with automotive, defense and industrial standards.

Founded in 1997 as a consolidator of specialty molding operations, Core Molding has expanded its capabilities through strategic investments in automation and engineering talent. Led by an experienced management team with deep expertise in composites and polymers, the company continues to pursue growth across its core end markets by enhancing product performance, expanding design services and strengthening customer partnerships.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $23.19 to $24.34
• 50-Day Range: $18.48 to $28.35
• 52-Week Range: $15.62 to $28.69
• Volume: 46,685 shs
• Average Volume: 31,131 shs
• Market Capitalization: $215.38 million
• P/E Ratio: 21.61
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $24.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Core Molding Technologies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Core Molding Technologies scored higher than 63% 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: 1.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Core Molding Technologies has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Core Molding Technologies is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Core Molding Technologies has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 86.92%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Core Molding Technologies are expected to grow by 86.92% in the coming year, from $1.07 to $2.00 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Core Molding Technologies is 20.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Core Molding Technologies is 20.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.04.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Core Molding Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 1.36. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.01% 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 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Core Molding Technologies has recently increased by 1.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

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: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.41

News Sentiment

Core Molding Technologies has a news sentiment score of 0.41. 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 0.54 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Core Molding Technologies this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for CMT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Core Molding Technologies to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Cluster Insider Buying

2 insiders have purchased shares of Core Molding Technologies in the last three months. Multiple insiders buying is a strong bullish signal.

Net Insider Buying

Over the last three months, insiders have purchased a net $18,080.00 in company stock, which represents 0.0084% of the company's market cap.

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Core Molding Technologies insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $18,080.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 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: 3/10/2026
• Today: 5/21/2026
• 16th Annual East Coast IDEAS Conference: 6/10/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSEAMERICAN
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: RUBBER&PLASTICS
• Sub-Industry: Rubber And Plastic Products
• 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: $24.00
• High Price Target: $24.00
• Low Price Target: $24.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -0.8%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.77
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.61
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.62
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $11.19 million
• Net Margins: 3.55%
• Pretax Margin: 4.63%
• Return on Equity: 6.15%
• Return on Assets: 4.23%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.11
• Current Ratio: 2.41
• Quick Ratio: 1.95

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $273.80 million
• Price / Sales: 0.79
• Cash Flow: $2.75 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.80
• Book Value: $17.78 per share
• Price / Book: 1.36

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 8,900,000
• Free Float: 7,903,000
• Market Cap: $215.38 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.48