Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Core Molding Technologies Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Core Molding Technologies Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $203M. It ranks number 8 by market capitalization among the 9 Plastics Products, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its D/E Ratio of 0.41x is the lowest of the 9 peers that report one.
For CMT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 4.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 3.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Plastics Products, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CMT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $203M | 8/9 |
| P/E Ratio | 22.24x | 6/7 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.26x | 7/8 |
| EPS | $1.03 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $18.20 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $28.75 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-0.94 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CMT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 4.6% | 6/8 |
| ROA | 3.2% | 6/8 |
| ROIC | 5.2% | 6/9 |
| Gross Margin | 18.2% | 8/9 |
| Operating Margin | 3.6% | 7/9 |
| Net Margin | 2.9% | 6/8 |
| EBT Margin | 3.7% | 6/9 |
| Tax Rate | 22.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CMT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.00x | 4/9 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.43x | 3/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.41x | 9/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.41x | 9/9 |
| Interest Coverage | 38.2x | 2/8 |
| Working Capital | $48M | 8/8 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CMT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $17M | 8/8 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$8M | 8/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$25M | 3/8 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -30.0% | 8/8 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -165.4% | 7/7 |
| FCF/Sales | -3.3% | 8/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 9.8% | 1/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CMT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.12x | 2/8 |
| Receivables Turnover | 7.2x | 3/7 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.6x | 2/9 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 2.7x | 5/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 51 days | 5/7 |
| Days Inventory | 48 days | 8/9 |
| Payables Period | 42 days | 5/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 57 days | 4/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | CMT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $254M | 8/8 |
| Operating Income | $9M | 8/8 |
| Net Income | $7M | 6/8 |
| SG&A Expense | $37M | 7/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $208M | 8/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CMT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 9M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -21.5% | 6/6 |
| EPS Growth | -17.6% | 6/6 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $96M | 42.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $12M | 5.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $35M | 15.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $27M | 12.0% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $66M | 29.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $24M | 10.7% of assets |
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Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Core Molding Technologies Inc (Plastics Products, NEC): 9 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| CMT Core Molding Technologies Inc | ▼ | $203M |
| ENTG Entegris Inc | ▼ | $21.20B |
| ATR Aptargroup, Inc. | ▼ | $7.92B |
| AWI Armstrong World Industries Inc | ▼ | $7.11B |
| NWL Newell Brands Inc. | ▼ | $2.41B |
| MYE Myers Industries Inc | ▼ | $1.18B |
| KRT Karat Packaging Inc. | ▶ | $1.06B |
| SWIM Latham Group, Inc. | ▲ | $720M |
| NCL Northann Corp. | ▼ | $110K |
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Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Core Molding Technologies Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Core Molding Technologies Inc stock predictions?
For CMT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 4.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 3.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Core Molding Technologies Inc forecasts updated?
Core Molding Technologies Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Core Molding Technologies Inc's industry peers?
9 issuers in our coverage, CMT included, share the SEC industry code Plastics Products, NEC. The largest are: Entegris Inc (ENTG), Aptargroup, Inc. (ATR), Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI), Newell Brands Inc. (NWL), Myers Industries Inc (MYE), Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT).
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