Core Molding Technologies (FRA:XQN) Tariff Resilience Score: 5/10 (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
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Core Molding Technologies Tariff Resilience Score?

Core Molding Technologies FRA:XQN -0.89% 31 Tariff Resilience Score is 5 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 1,613 Chemicals companies, Core Molding Technologies ranks better than 94.36% on this metric.

Core Molding Technologies has the Tariff Resilience Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Core Molding Technologies has CMT is exposed to tariffs due to its manufacturing operations and reliance on imported materials. While it can mitigate some risks through alternative suppliers, its manufacturing-sales market alignment poses challenges.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Core Molding Technologies might have Average Resilient.

Core Molding Technologies  (FRA:XQN) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Core Molding Technologies Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

FRA:XQN vs FF, HDSN, MNTK: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

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

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


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 mean?
Core Molding Technologies (FRA:XQN) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #91 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Core Molding Technologies' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Core Molding Technologies' current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #91 out of 1613 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' Tariff Resilience Score compare to FF and HDSN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Core Molding Technologies ranks #91 out of 1613 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Core Molding Technologies in the top 6% 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 Tariff Resilience Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Tariff Resilience 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Core Molding Technologies's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. 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 Tariff Resilience Score is 5. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Molding Technologies (FRA:XQN), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 5 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:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 5
  • 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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