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Core Molding TechnologiesCMT +0.50%49 Net Margin % is 2.84% as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 3.53. 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 1,585 Chemicals companies, Core Molding Technologies ranks worse than 59.87% on this metric.
Core Molding Technologies (AMEX:CMT) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Core Molding Technologies Net Margin % Related Terms
Core Molding Technologies Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Core Molding Technologies's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Molding Technologies's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 2.84% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Core Molding Technologies and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 3.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #949 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Core Molding Technologies' Net Margin % too high?
Core Molding Technologies' current Net Margin % of 2.84% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.53. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 4.46. Core Molding Technologies' value of 2.84% is 36.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #949 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below 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' Net Margin % compare to FF and HDSN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #949 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Core Molding Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.46. Core Molding Technologies' value of 2.84% is 36.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.53 vs. the industry median of 4.46, 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 4.46, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Molding Technologies's current Net Margin % of 2.84% is 36.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Core Molding Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Molding Technologies's current Net Margin % is 2.84%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 3.53. 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 Net Margin % is 2.84%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.53 and 36.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.46. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Molding Technologies (CMT), the current Net Margin % is 2.84% 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:
Net Margin %: 2.84% (20% below median its 10-year median of 3.53)
GF Value™: $14.89 vs. price of $26.23 (76.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.3% below the Chemicals median (#949 of 1585)
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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