CMT
NEUTRAL
$28.1
Live
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. · AMEX
Target $24.0
(-14.6%)
$14.48
52W Range
$28.69
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$258.61M
P/E
21.78
ROE
7.3%
Profit margin
4.1%
Debt/Equity
0.22
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
CMT presents a conflict between strong growth metrics and overextended valuation. While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable financial health and the PEG ratio of 0.36 suggests significant growth potential, the current price of $28.10 is trading well above both the Graham Number ($23.22) and the Intrinsic Value ($9.03). Despite a strong 1-year price rally, the technical trend has turned sharply bearish (10/100) and the stock is trading above the sole analyst's target price of $24.00.
Key Strengths
Strong revenue growth of 19.50% YoY
Very low PEG ratio (0.36) indicating growth is not fully priced in relative to earnings
Conservative leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22
Excellent short-term liquidity with a Current Ratio of 3.02
Significant long-term price appreciation (148.4% over 5 years)
Key Risks
Trading at a significant premium to Intrinsic Value ($9.03)
Very thin profit margins (4.09%) leaving little room for operational error
Sharp bearish reversal in technical trend (10/100)
Current price exceeds the analyst target price of $24.00
Lack of dividend income or shareholder yield
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$21.5
-23.5% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
49
Moderate
35
85
75
50
0
AI Verdict
Growth-driven but overvalued
Key drivers: Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Technical Trend, Valuation Gap
Confidence
85%
Value
35/100
P/E of 21.78 is reasonable for the sector, but the stock is fundamentally overvalued based on Graham and Intrinsic formulas.
Positives
- Low PEG ratio
Watchpoints
- Price > Graham Number
- Price >> Intrinsic Value
Future
85/100
Growth rates are the primary bullish driver for this equity.
Positives
- 19.5% YoY Revenue Growth
- Strong Q/Q momentum
Watchpoints
- Thin operating margins
Past
75/100
Historical price performance has been exceptional, though recent technicals are failing.
Positives
- Strong 1Y, 3Y, and 5Y returns
- Consistent earnings beats in several quarters
Watchpoints
- Recent volatility in EPS surprises
Health
50/100
Balance sheet is clean, but the Piotroski score suggests stability rather than strength.
Positives
- Low Debt/Equity
- High Current Ratio
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only mediocre
Dividend
0/100
Company reinvests all capital; no yield for income investors.
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$28.1
Analyst Target
$24.0
Upside/Downside
-14.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CMT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CMT
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Primary
|
+148.4% | +48.2% | +84.3% | +47.0% | +34.4% | +3.0% |
|
HDSN
Hudson Technologies, Inc.
Peer
|
+195.6% | -27.7% | +8.5% | -31.8% | +1.2% | +2.7% |
|
NVA
Nova Minerals Limited
Peer
|
+577.1% | +577.1% | +160.0% | -40.5% | +1.4% | +4.2% |
|
AREC
American Resources Corporation
Peer
|
-41.2% | +71.4% | +330.2% | -18.0% | -30.1% | -12.0% |
|
CLW
Clearwater Paper Corporation
Peer
|
-56.8% | -58.9% | -40.7% | -26.6% | +2.8% | -2.5% |
CMT
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+148.4%
3Y
+48.2%
1Y
+84.3%
6M
+47.0%
1M
+34.4%
1W
+3.0%
HDS
Hudson Technologies, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+195.6%
3Y
-27.7%
1Y
+8.5%
6M
-31.8%
1M
+1.2%
1W
+2.7%
NVA
Nova Minerals Limited
Peer
5Y
+577.1%
3Y
+577.1%
1Y
+160.0%
6M
-40.5%
1M
+1.4%
1W
+4.2%
ARE
American Resources Corporation
Peer
5Y
-41.2%
3Y
+71.4%
1Y
+330.2%
6M
-18.0%
1M
-30.1%
1W
-12.0%
CLW
Clearwater Paper Corporation
Peer
5Y
-56.8%
3Y
-58.9%
1Y
-40.7%
6M
-26.6%
1M
+2.8%
1W
-2.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
21.78
Forward P/E
16.34
PEG Ratio
0.36
P/B Ratio
1.51
P/S Ratio
0.94
EV/Revenue
0.86
EV/EBITDA
8.39
Market Cap
$258.61M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
4.09%
Operating Margin
4.96%
Gross Margin
17.38%
ROE
7.33%
ROA
4.48%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+19.5%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+19.49%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.22
Low debt
Current Ratio
3.02
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.21
Excellent
Cash/Share
$4.48
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
15.2%
Op. Margin
4.8%
Net Margin
4.1%
Total Assets
$0.2B
Liabilities
$0.1B
Equity
$0.2B
Debt/Equity
0.44x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
-59%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-03-10
$0.36
+56.5% surprise
2025-11-04
$0.22
-45.0% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.47
+2.2% surprise
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing CMT against 111 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(5 bullish, 42 neutral, 64 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.78
This Stock
vs
37.28
Sector Avg
-41.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.33%
This Stock
vs
-9.77%
Sector Avg
-175.0%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
4.09%
This Stock
vs
-7.52%
Sector Avg
-154.3%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.22
This Stock
vs
1.03
Sector Avg
-78.7%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
19.5%
This Stock
vs
37.79%
Sector Avg
-48.4%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
3.02
This Stock
vs
5.84
Sector Avg
-48.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CMT
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $258.61M | 21.78 | 7.3% | 4.1% | $28.1 | |
|
HDSN
Hudson Technologies, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $258.02M | 16.22 | 6.8% | 6.8% | $6.0 | Compare |
|
NVA
Nova Minerals Limited
|
BEARISH | $275.36M | - | -15.6% | -% | $6.5 | Compare |
|
AREC
American Resources Corporation
|
BEARISH | $235.04M | - | -% | -% | $2.28 | Compare |
|
CLW
Clearwater Paper Corporation
|
BEARISH | $234.64M | - | -6.3% | -1.2% | $14.63 | Compare |
CMT
Core Molding...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$259M
P/E
21.8
ROE
7.3%
Price
$28.1
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | PALOMAKI ERIC | Chief Operating Officer | Purchase | 400 | $8,020 |
| 2026-03-19 | GAYFORD MICHAEL JAMES | Officer | Purchase | 500 | $10,060 |
| 2026-03-11 | HELLMOLD RALPH O | Director | Stock Award | 4,179 | - |
| 2026-03-11 | SMITH ANDREW O | Director | Stock Award | 4,436 | - |
| 2026-03-11 | PALOMAKI ERIC | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 27,246 | $34,164 |
| 2026-03-11 | DUVALL DAVID L. | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 3,982 | $76,255 |
| 2026-03-11 | KOWALESKI SANDRA LEE | Director | Stock Award | 4,436 | - |
| 2026-03-11 | PANDA ALEX JOSEPH | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 12,595 | $8,445 |
| 2026-03-11 | ALANIS ARNOLD | Officer | Stock Award | 5,243 | $7,603 |
| 2026-03-11 | PULLIAM STEPHANIE L. | Officer | Stock Award | 4,846 | - |
| 2026-03-11 | GAYFORD MICHAEL JAMES | Officer | Stock Award | 5,160 | $6,013 |
| 2026-03-11 | CELLITTI THOMAS R | Director | Stock Award | 6,128 | - |
| 2026-03-11 | JAUCHIUS MATTHEW E. | Director | Stock Award | 4,590 | - |
| 2026-03-11 | VILLALOBOS SALVADOR MINARRO | Director | Stock Award | 4,179 | - |
PALOMAKI ERIC
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-20
400 shares
·
$8,020
GAYFORD MICHAEL JAMES
Officer
2026-03-19
500 shares
·
$10,060
HELLMOLD RALPH O
Director
2026-03-11
4,179 shares
SMITH ANDREW O
Director
2026-03-11
4,436 shares
PALOMAKI ERIC
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-11
27,246 shares
·
$34,164
DUVALL DAVID L.
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-11
3,982 shares
·
$76,255
KOWALESKI SANDRA LEE
Director
2026-03-11
4,436 shares
PANDA ALEX JOSEPH
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-11
12,595 shares
·
$8,445
ALANIS ARNOLD
Officer
2026-03-11
5,243 shares
·
$7,603
PULLIAM STEPHANIE L.
Officer
2026-03-11
4,846 shares
GAYFORD MICHAEL JAMES
Officer
2026-03-11
5,160 shares
·
$6,013
CELLITTI THOMAS R
Director
2026-03-11
6,128 shares
JAUCHIUS MATTHEW E.
Director
2026-03-11
4,590 shares
VILLALOBOS SALVADOR MINARRO
Director
2026-03-11
4,179 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
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8-K
10-K
8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
1 analysts
Roth Capital
2026-03-11
Buy
Buy
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