Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) Financial Ratios
29 years of historical data (1997–2025) · Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
EV/EBITDA
↑
8.34
↑+80% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.63
30Y Low2.9·High63.9
P/FCF
↑
118.29
↑+169% vs avg
5yr avg: 43.91
30Y Low2.8·High90.9
P/B Ratio
↑
1.35
↑+38% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.98
30Y Low0.3·High11.0
ROE
↑
7.3%
↑-25% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.7%
30Y Low-17%·High27%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.24
↑+29% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.96
30Y Low0.3·High17.7
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CMT Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. trades at 19.1x earnings, 62% above its 5-year average of 11.8x, sitting at the 64th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 23.1x, the stock trades at a discount of 17%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 118.3x P/FCF, 169% above the 5-year average of 43.9x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $227M | $174M | $145M | $163M | $110M | $69M | $112M | $25M | $55M | $168M | $131M |
| Enterprise Value | $222M | $169M | $127M | $161M | $132M | $92M | $138M | $77M | $112M | $148M | $113M |
| P/E Ratio → | 19.10 | 15.54 | 10.95 | 8.02 | 9.02 | 15.47 | 14.37 | — | — | 31.00 | 17.64 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.83 | 0.64 | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.50 | 0.09 | 0.20 | 1.04 | 0.75 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.35 | 1.10 | 0.99 | 1.17 | 0.95 | 0.69 | 1.19 | 0.30 | 0.56 | 1.65 | 1.35 |
| P/FCF | 118.29 | 90.87 | 6.15 | 6.31 | 45.98 | 70.22 | 4.57 | 2.75 | — | 63.37 | 5.65 |
| P/OCF | 11.82 | 9.08 | 4.13 | 4.67 | 5.80 | 5.47 | 3.97 | 1.52 | — | 24.32 | 5.03 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CMT EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 8.3x EBITDA, 80% above its 5-year average of 4.6x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.1x, placing the stock at a 25% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.62 | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.62 | 0.27 | 0.41 | 0.92 | 0.64 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.34 | 6.36 | 4.23 | 4.09 | 4.42 | 4.06 | 6.28 | — | 17.76 | 10.41 | 6.31 |
| EV / EBIT | 15.58 | 11.42 | 7.24 | 6.03 | 7.88 | 8.20 | 13.23 | — | — | 17.31 | 9.82 |
| EV / FCF | — | 88.14 | 5.39 | 6.27 | 55.12 | 94.25 | 5.66 | 8.38 | — | 55.82 | 4.85 |
CMT Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. earns an operating margin of 5.2%, below the Basic Materials sector average of 10.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 7.4% to 5.2% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 7.3% is modest. ROIC of 7.6% represents adequate returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 17.4% | 17.4% | 17.6% | 18.0% | 13.9% | 13.4% | 15.5% | 7.6% | 10.1% | 15.3% | 16.0% |
| Operating Margin | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.5% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 4.7% | -4.1% | -1.2% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% | -5.4% | -1.8% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.3% | 15.9% | 11.3% | 4.8% | 9.2% | -16.6% | -4.8% | 5.5% | 8.0% |
| ROA | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% | -8.0% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| ROIC | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.4% | 14.4% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | -5.9% | -2.0% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| ROCE | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 16.8% | 12.8% | 8.4% | 9.2% | -8.9% | -2.2% | 7.0% | 10.3% |
CMT Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.2x, which is manageable (49% below the sector average of 2.4x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $38M exceeds total debt of $33M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 125.4x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.64 | 0.59 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.24 | 1.24 | 0.79 | 0.58 | 0.87 | 1.31 | 1.40 | — | 9.29 | 0.47 | 0.55 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.03 | -0.12 | -0.01 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.62 | 0.57 | -0.20 | -0.19 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.20 | -0.20 | -0.60 | -0.03 | 0.73 | 1.03 | 1.21 | — | 8.99 | -1.41 | -1.04 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -2.73 | -0.77 | -0.04 | 9.14 | 24.02 | 1.09 | 5.63 | — | -7.55 | -0.80 |
| Interest Coverage | 125.38 | 125.38 | 188.97 | 26.47 | 7.76 | 4.86 | 1.77 | -2.76 | -1.27 | 34.92 | 38.44 |
Net cash position: cash ($38M) exceeds total debt ($33M)
CMT Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.'s current ratio of 3.02x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.45x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 2.23x to 3.02x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | 3.02 | 2.80 | 2.23 | 1.59 | 1.42 | 1.57 | 0.73 | 2.06 | 2.84 | 3.02 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.30 | 1.75 | 1.12 | 0.94 | 1.06 | 0.47 | 1.40 | 2.24 | 2.48 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.14 | 0.52 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 1.19 | 1.39 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.20 | 1.44 | 1.68 | 1.90 | 1.65 | 1.34 | 1.59 | 1.34 | 1.17 | 1.30 |
| Inventory Turnover | 11.47 | 11.47 | 13.58 | 13.29 | 13.61 | 10.59 | 10.23 | 12.12 | 9.41 | 10.18 | 13.47 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 49.93 | 43.43 | 49.07 | 45.40 | 45.02 | 45.28 | 42.77 | 66.89 | 51.29 | 40.81 |
CMT Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. returns 1.4% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks. The earnings yield of 5.2% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.4% | 0.5% | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14.4% | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.2% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 12.5% | 11.1% | 6.5% | 7.0% | — | — | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| FCF Yield | 0.8% | 1.1% | 16.3% | 15.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 21.9% | 36.3% | — | 1.6% | 17.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $9M | $9M | $9M | $8M | $8M | $8M | $8M | $8M | $8M | $8M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CMT with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CMTYou | $227M | 19.1 | 8.3 | 118.3 | 17.4% | 5.2% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 1.2 |
 UFPT | $2B | 26.8 | 16.8 | 22.9 | 28.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 12.7% | 1.3 |
 TREX | $5B | 25.6 | 15.5 | 35.2 | 39.2% | 22.0% | 20.2% | 16.4% | 0.7 |
 LYTS | $796M | 32.4 | 17.8 | 23.0 | 24.7% | 6.2% | 11.2% | 9.5% | 1.4 |
 MTRN | $5B | 69.1 | 31.0 | 102.9 | 16.7% | 6.5% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 3.2 |
 ATKR | $3B | -176.2 | 7.8 | 9.0 | 22.2% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 9.0% | 2.3 |
 ESAB | $6B | 24.6 | 11.8 | 26.1 | 35.5% | 17.3% | 11.3% | 11.9% | 2.5 |
 LYB | $21B | -27.5 | 31.3 | 54.2 | 9.0% | -1.1% | -6.5% | -1.1% | 15.0 |
 HUN | $3B | -9.9 | 20.3 | 23.6 | 13.2% | -0.7% | -9.0% | -0.6% | 11.0 |
 EMN | $9B | 18.3 | 9.1 | 20.3 | 21.1% | 10.6% | 8.0% | 6.7% | 3.5 |
 PCAR | $62B | 26.3 | 14.0 | 20.6 | 16.2% | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.2% | — |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.1 | 11.1 | 28.7 | 31.1% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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What is Core Molding Technologies, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 19.1x. The historical average is 19.3x. This places it at the 64th percentile of its historical range.
What is Core Molding Technologies, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.4x.
What is Core Molding Technologies, Inc.'s ROE?
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 7.3%. The historical average is 10.1%.
Is CMT stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Core Molding Technologies, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 19.1x. This is at the 64th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Core Molding Technologies, Inc.'s profit margins?
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. has 17.4% gross margin and 5.2% operating margin.
How much debt does Core Molding Technologies, Inc. have?
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.2x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.