Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Core Molding Technologies Inc stock (CMT) is currently trading at $21.06. Core Molding Technologies Inc PE ratio is 15.55. Core Molding Technologies Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.65. Analyst consensus price target for CMT is $24.00. WallStSmart rates CMT as Underperform.
- CMT PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CMT PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CMT intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CMT stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CMT fair value vs current price
- CMT insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CMT undervalued or overvalued?
- Core Molding Technologies Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CMT Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CMT analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CMT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT)
CMT trades 129% above its Graham fair value of $8.77, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
78.94% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.12x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -39.10%, profits shrinking
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Solid revenue growth at 19.50% per year
Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.36), Price/Sales (0.65), Price/Book (1.12) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 19.50%, EPS Growth at -39.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.33%, Operating Margin at 4.96%, Profit Margin at 4.09%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 7.33% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 19.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CMT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CMT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.65x sits near its historical average of 0.58x (62th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 49% below its historical high of 1.27x set in May 2015, and 488% above its historical low of 0.11x in Mar 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) · BASIC MATERIALS › SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Core Molding Technologies Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 274M with 20% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 409.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 733.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Profit margin of 409.0% and operating margin of 496.0% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Free cash flow is -3M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Core Molding Technologies Inc.
Bottom Line
Core Molding Technologies Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (20% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(22 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GAYFORD, MICHAEL JAMES EVP of Operations | Buy | +500 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Core Molding Technologies Inc(CMT)
NYSE MKT
BASIC MATERIALS
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
USA
Core Molding Technologies, Inc., is dedicated to the molding of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.