CMT (Core Molding Technologies) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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CMT Core Molding Technologies Inc CMT
49 GF Score
Price $26.23
GF Value $14.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Core Molding Technologies Profitability Rank?

Core Molding Technologies CMT +0.50% 49 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. 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.

Core Molding Technologies has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Core Molding Technologies's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.85%. As of today, Core Molding Technologies's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Core Molding Technologies Profitability Rank Related Terms


CMT vs FF, HDSN, MNTK: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Core Molding Technologies's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Core Molding Technologies Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Core Molding Technologies has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Core Molding Technologies's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=2.412 / 62.729
=3.85 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Core Molding Technologies has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Core Molding Technologies Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Core Molding Technologies (CMT) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Core Molding Technologies and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Core Molding Technologies' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Core Molding Technologies' Profitability Rank too high?
Core Molding Technologies' current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. 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' Profitability Rank compare to FF and HDSN?
Core Molding Technologies' Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Core Molding Technologies' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Core Molding Technologies and its competitors. Core Molding Technologies's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Molding Technologies (CMT), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $14.89 vs. price of $26.23 (76.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges XQN:Germany
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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