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Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: 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 3.67% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 149.57M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 16.18 | 1Y Target Price 22 |
Price to earnings Ratio 16.18 | 1Y Target Price 22 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.79 | 52 Weeks Range 12.25 - 18.71 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.25 - 18.71 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
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 2025-08-05 | When - | Estimate 0.6 | Actual 0.53 |
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 16.18 | Forward PE 12.76 | Enterprise Value 126965836 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.54 |
Enterprise Value 126965836 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.54 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.46 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.8 | Shares Outstanding 8561350 | Shares Floating 7247357 |
Shares Outstanding 8561350 | Shares Floating 7247357 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.91 | Percent Institutions 75.84 |
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 large-format, complex molded products.
Core Business Areas
- Transportation: Production of exterior and interior components for trucks, buses, RVs, and other transportation vehicles. Focus on large, complex parts.
- Industrial: Manufacturing of parts for various industrial applications, including construction equipment, agriculture, and power generation. Focus is on durable, high-performance components.
- Telecommunications & Other: Production of enclosures and other components for telecommunications equipment, as well as parts for other industries. This segment is smaller than the other two.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by its CEO and has a structured organizational chart with functional departments such as operations, finance, and sales.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Large-Format SMC Parts: Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) parts for heavy trucks, construction equipment, and other applications. Market share within the large-format SMC segment is estimated to be significant, although precise figures are difficult to obtain. Competitors include Continental Structural Plastics (Teijin), Menzolit (now part of AOC), and other regional molders. Revenue figures are not publicly broken down by product type.
- Reinforced Plastics Components: Fiberglass reinforced plastic components and composite parts for diverse industries. Market share information is fragmented, and competition comes from custom molders and vertically integrated OEMs. Revenue figures are not publicly broken down by product type.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The composites and plastics molding industry is fragmented and competitive, with increasing demand for lightweight, durable materials in various sectors. The industry is influenced by economic cycles and raw material price fluctuations.
Positioning
Core Molding Technologies Inc. is positioned as a leading provider of large-format SMC and other reinforced plastic components, focusing on complex, high-value applications. Its competitive advantage lies in its size, experience, and ability to handle large, complex parts and its focus on higher margin segments.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for reinforced plastics is estimated in the billions of dollars. Core Molding Technologies Inc.'s TAM is a portion of this, focused on large-format SMC and specialized applications. TAM figures range between $5-$10 billion in addressable markets for the segments they operate in.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large-format molding expertise
- Strong customer relationships
- Diversified end markets
- Vertically integrated production capabilities
Weaknesses
- Dependence on cyclical industries
- Raw material price volatility
- Relatively small size compared to larger competitors
- Customer Concentration
Opportunities
- Growing demand for lightweight materials
- Expansion into new markets
- Acquisition opportunities
- Increased outsourcing by OEMs
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Raw material price increases
- Changes in customer demand
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TEIJIN:J
- AOC Aliancys
- DYNT
Competitive Landscape
Core Molding Technologies Inc. competes with larger, more diversified players, as well as smaller, regional molders. The company's advantage lies in its large-format molding capabilities and its focus on specialized, high-value applications. Core needs to focus on diversification away from cyclical industries.
Major Acquisitions
Horizon Plastics International, Inc.
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 64.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expands Core Molding Technologies' capabilities and product offerings, particularly in the area of plastics thermoforming, and allows for cross-selling opportunities with its existing customer base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by both organic expansion and acquisitions. Growth has been cyclical and dependent on macroeconomic and industry conditions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for future growth vary, but generally project continued modest revenue growth and improving profitability.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in new equipment, expansion into new markets, and efforts to improve operational efficiency.
Summary
Core Molding Technologies Inc. is a mid-sized company with expertise in large-format molding. Its financial performance is reliant on the health of cyclical industries like transportation. Key strengths include long customer relationships and ability to create complex parts. Core Molding needs to diversify away from cyclical industries to ensure more consistent growth and needs to carefully manage raw material price volatility.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
- Company Press Releases
- Market Research
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise. Financial data is approximate and subject to change.
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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