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Core Molding TechnologiesCMT +1.30%49 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.68 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 5.85. 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 1,331 Chemicals companies, Core Molding Technologies ranks better than 57.7% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Core Molding Technologies's enterprise value is $234.9 Mil.
Core Molding Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $22.0 Mil. Therefore, Core Molding Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Core Molding Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CMT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -73.44 Med: 5.85 Max: 83.79
Current: 10.68
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Core Molding Technologies was 83.79. The lowest was -73.44. And the median was 5.85.
CMT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 57.7% of 1331
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.89
vs CMT: 10.68
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Core Molding Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Core Molding Technologies's share price for today is $26.44.
Core Molding Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.860.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Core Molding Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Molding Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Core Molding Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $234.9 Mil.
Core Molding Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $22.0 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 10.68 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Core Molding Technologies. This is 83% above median its historical median of 5.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #563 out of 1331 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Core Molding Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Core Molding Technologies' current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.68 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 5.85. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.89. Core Molding Technologies' value of 10.68 is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #563 out of 1331 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to FF and HDSN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #563 out of 1331 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Core Molding Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.89. Core Molding Technologies' value of 10.68 is 17.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.85 vs. the industry median of 12.89, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 12.89, based on 1,331 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Molding Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.68 is 17.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Core Molding Technologies. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Molding Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.68, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 5.85. 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 $26.44 — trading 77.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.68, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 5.85 and 17.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.89. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Molding Technologies (CMT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.68 as of Aug. 20, 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 $26.44 is trading 77.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.89.
GuruFocus considers Core Molding Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CMT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.68 (83% above median its 10-year median of 5.85)
GF Value™: $14.89 vs. price of $26.44 (77.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% below the Chemicals median (#563 of 1331)
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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