Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
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FRED Regime × Technicals: 49% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 43.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
Altman Z-Score 4.38 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9
Capital intensity & 5.2% operating margin leave 12 pts on the table
Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, CMT faces multiple-compression risk if 17.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 15.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($23.59) or 200D SMA ($23.07) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($22.72) toward Bear Floor ($17.72).
Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) advanced +1.49% to $22.52, trading at 49% of its 52-week range ($16.6 – $28.69). Solid 17% profit margin (8% return on capital), mixed timing at 18x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding”, “Core” or the “Company”), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural p
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -9.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) ranks #170 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #352 by equity capitalization ($199.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DSWL leads on earnings valuation at 4.4x trailing P/E, while KRT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 29.3% ROIC and 36.8% gross margin. KRT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with CMT at 60/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMT
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Core Molding Technologies Inc | C- | 60/100 | 17.8x | 17.4% | 8.2% | +1.49% | $199.3M | Benchmark Subject |
| DSWL Deswell Industries Inc. | D+ | 54/100 | 4.4x | 22.4% | — | 0.00% | $46.9M | /dswl-vs-cmt → |
| SWIM Latham Group Inc. | C- | 60/100 | 76.8x | 33.4% | 3.5% | +2.98% | $854.1M | /swim-vs-cmt → |
| KRT Karat Packaging Inc. | B | 74/100 | 34.4x | 36.8% | 29.3% | +1.85% | $1.08B | /krt-vs-cmt → |
| MYE Myers Industries Inc. | C- | 59/100 | 32.7x | 33.4% | 10.4% | -5.62% | $1.14B | /mye-vs-cmt → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) reported GAAP revenue of $273.8M (-9.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $302.4M , and -23.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $11.2M, operating cash flow of $19.2M, and free cash flow of $1.9M (-91.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, CMT closed FY2025 with $228.1M in total assets against $17.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.38, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $273.8M | $11.2M | $19.2M | $1.9M | $228.1M | $17.6M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $302.4M | $13.3M | $35.2M | $23.6M | $209.6M | $19.7M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $357.7M | $20.3M | $34.8M | $34.8M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Core Molding Technologies Inc (NYSE: CMT) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $22.52 (+1.49% 1D, market cap $199.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, CMT ranks #170 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Plastic Products), CMT carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.8x, gross margin of 17.4%, and ROIC of 8.2%. By comparison, DSWL (Deswell Industries Inc.) holds a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 4.4x, ROIC —, cap $46.9M) and SWIM (Latham Group Inc.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 76.8x, ROIC 3.5%, cap $854.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, DSWL leads on earnings multiple (4.4x) while KRT leads on capital efficiency (29.3% ROIC).
Per CMT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001026655), Core Molding Technologies Inc generated $273.8M in revenue (-9.5% YoY), $11.2M in net income, and $1.9M in free cash flow against $228.1M in total assets and $17.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
CMT last traded at $22.52 (+1.49% on volume of 29,154 shares), positioning the stock -4.54% below its 50-day simple moving average ($23.59) and -2.38% below its 200-day simple moving average ($23.07). Across its 52-week range of $16.60 to $28.69, CMT sits at the 49.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.1% ($20.92 to $24.12).
Why CMT Stock advanced +1.49% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 17% profit margin (8% return on capital), mixed timing at 18x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.