Core Molding Technologies (FRA:XQN) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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FRA:XQN Core Molding Technologies Inc FRA:XQN
31 GF Score
Price €22.20
GF Value €12.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Core Molding Technologies Moat Score?

Core Molding Technologies FRA:XQN -0.89% 31 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:XQN with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, Core Molding Technologies ranks better than 93.12% on this metric.

Core Molding Technologies has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Core Molding Technologies has Narrow Moat: Core Molding Technologies Inc has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its proprietary technology and economies of scale in niche markets. However, it lacks significant brand strength and customer loyalty to warrant a stronger moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Core Molding Technologies might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Core Molding Technologies  (FRA:XQN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Core Molding Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:XQN vs FF, HDSN, MNTK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Core Molding Technologies's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Core Molding Technologies's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Core Molding Technologies's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Core Molding Technologies (FRA:XQN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #111 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Core Molding Technologies' Moat Score too high?
Core Molding Technologies' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #111 out of 1614 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 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Molding Technologies' Moat Score compare to FF and HDSN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #111 out of 1614 companies for Moat Score. This places Core Molding Technologies in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Core Molding Technologies's current Moat Score is 4. 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 (FRA:XQN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.67, compared to a current price of €22.20 — trading 75.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Core Molding Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Molding Technologies (FRA:XQN), the current Moat Score is 4 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 (FRA:XQN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Molding Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.20 is trading 75.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.67. GuruFocus considers Core Molding Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XQN:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €12.67 vs. price of €22.20 (75.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XQN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Core Molding Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges CMT:USA
Address 800 Manor Park Drive, Columbus, OH, USA, 43228-0183
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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