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Core Molding TechnologiesCMT +0.50%49 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates CMT with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,420 Chemicals companies, Core Molding Technologies ranks better than 80.77% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Core Molding Technologies's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CMT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.7
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Core Molding Technologies was 0.70. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.22.
CMT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 80.77% of 1420
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs CMT: 0.08
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Core Molding Technologies Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Core Molding Technologies Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Core Molding Technologies's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Core Molding Technologies Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Core Molding Technologies's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Molding Technologies's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Core Molding Technologies (CMT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Core Molding Technologies and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Core Molding Technologies' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #273 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Core Molding Technologies' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Core Molding Technologies' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.70. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Core Molding Technologies' value of 0.08 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #273 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Core Molding Technologies has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Molding Technologies' Debt-to-Equity compare to FF and HDSN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #273 out of 1420 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Core Molding Technologies in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Core Molding Technologies' value of 0.08 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Core Molding Technologies' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Core Molding Technologies has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,420 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Molding Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 77.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Core Molding Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Molding Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Core Molding Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Molding Technologies (CMT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.89, compared to a current price of $26.23 — trading 76.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 77.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Core Molding Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Molding Technologies (CMT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Core Molding Technologies (CMT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Molding Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.23 is trading 76.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.89.
GuruFocus considers Core Molding Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CMT:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (64% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: $14.89 vs. price of $26.23 (76.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.8% below the Chemicals median (#273 of 1420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Core Molding Technologies Inc operates in the engineered materials market as one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. It produces and sells molded products for varied markets, including medium and heavy-duty trucks, automobiles, power sports, construction and agriculture, building products, and other industrial markets. The processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (SMC), resin transfer molding (RTM), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (DCPD), spray-up and hand-lay-up, direct long-fiber thermoplastics (D-LFT) and structural foam and structural web injection molding (SIM). It operates operates in Columbus, Ohio; Gaffney, South Carolina; Winona, Minnesota; Matamoros and Escobedo, Mexico; and Cobourg, Ontario, Canada.
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