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Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: CMT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $22
1 Year Target Price $22
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 25.92% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 181.67M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.65 | 1Y Target Price 22 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.65 | 1Y Target Price 22 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.68 | 52 Weeks Range 12.25 - 21.42 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.25 - 21.42 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.08 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.39% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.54% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.35% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.22% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.65 | Forward PE 12.63 | Enterprise Value 159070910 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.66 |
Enterprise Value 159070910 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.66 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.01 | Shares Outstanding 8561350 | Shares Floating 7240079 |
Shares Outstanding 8561350 | Shares Floating 7240079 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.15 | Percent Institutions 76.4 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Core Molding Technologies Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1996. It has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion, focusing on providing large-format, complex molded products.
Core Business Areas
- Transportation: Produces exterior and interior components for trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Focus on SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) and other molding processes.
- Power Sports: Manufactures composite parts for ATVs, UTVs, and other recreational vehicles. Expertise in lightweight, durable materials.
- Construction: Supplies structural and aesthetic components for construction equipment and infrastructure.
- Other: Serves various other industries with custom molding solutions.
Leadership and Structure
Kevin Larrow serves as the President and CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with departments specializing in sales, operations, engineering, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- SMC Body Panels: Sheet Molding Compound body panels for trucks and buses. Revenue data not publicly available. Competitors include Continental Structural Plastics and Menzolit.
- Composite Components for Power Sports: Fiberglass and composite components for ATVs/UTVs. Revenue data not publicly available. Competitors include Polaris Industries (captive) and Textron (captive).
- Large-Format Structural Components: Large structural components for construction and industrial applications. Revenue data not publicly available. Competitors are many as this business segment is highly fragmented.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The composites molding industry is experiencing moderate growth, driven by demand for lightweight, durable materials in transportation and other sectors. Increasing adoption of electric vehicles also impacts demand. There are also some headwinds related to commodity resin prices and labor costs.
Positioning
Core Molding Technologies is positioned as a mid-sized player specializing in large-format, complex molded parts. Its competitive advantages include its expertise in SMC and its focus on customization.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global composites market is estimated to be several billion dollars. Core Molding Technologies holds a small portion, focused on specific niches. They have the potential to capture more as they diversify their offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Expertise in SMC molding
- Focus on large-format parts
- Strong relationships with key customers
- Vertically Integrated Capabilities
Weaknesses
- Customer Concentration
- Geographic concentration
- Reliance on cyclical industries
- Modest organic growth
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets (e.g., renewable energy)
- Increased adoption of composites in automotive
- Acquisition of complementary businesses
- Technological advancements in molding processes
Threats
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Increased competition from larger players
- Economic downturns
- Changes in government regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DOU.DE
- TSLA
- PLXS
Competitive Landscape
Core Molding Technologies competes with both larger, diversified companies and smaller, specialized molders. Its competitive advantage lies in its focus on large-format, complex parts and its expertise in SMC. Tesla (TSLA) and Douglas Dynamics (DOU.DE) are competitors through their captive molding operations.
Major Acquisitions
Horizon Plastics International
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 21.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded the company's capabilities in structural foam molding.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, influenced by economic cycles and industry trends.
Future Projections: Future growth projections can only be provided accurately with real time financial data, which is subject to change. Investors can use financial analyst reports for accurate data.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have focused on improving operational efficiency and expanding into new markets.
Summary
Core Molding Technologies is a mid-sized player in the composites molding industry, focusing on large-format, complex parts. It has strong expertise in SMC and good relationships with key customers. Challenges include raw material price volatility and cyclicality in the industries it serves. Strategic growth requires expansion into new markets and technological advancements.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Articles
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is approximate and based on available sources.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Core Molding Technologies Inc
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Columbus, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1988-09-16 | President, CEO & Director Mr. David L. Duvall | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 1570 | Website https://www.coremt.com |
Full time employees 1570 | Website https://www.coremt.com | ||
Core Molding Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The company offers a range of manufacturing processes that include compression molding of sheet molding compound, resin transfer molding, liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene, spray-up and hand-lay-up molding, direct long-fiber thermoplastics compression molding, and structural foam and structural web injection molding. It serves various markets, including medium and heavy-duty trucks, automotive, power sports, building products, industrial, utilities, and other commercial markets in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Core Materials Corporation and changed its name to Core Molding Technologies, Inc. in August 2002. Core Molding Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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