Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT)
AMEXMaterialsChemicals - SpecialtySnapshot 2026-09-04
$24.12+0.33%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
AMEXMaterialsChemicals - SpecialtySnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · CMT
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Pursue organic growth by expanding market diversification, securing new business awards, and anticipating truck market recovery in second half of 2026 and beyond.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. New business awards totaled nearly $26 million in first half 2026, with production sales excluding truck up 20.7% year-over-year. Total net sales are guided to be flat to up approximately 5% in 2026. Management's focus on truck cycle recovery and market diversification is reflected in these results, showing delivering progress despite ongoing truck market softness.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Materials names rated neutral grew net income 46% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=2582).
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“CEO: 'Nearly $26 million in new business awards... 65% originated from markets outside of our traditional truck and powersports sectors... anticipate gradual recovery in truck market second half 2026…”
“CEO: 'First quarter delivered $17 million in new business wins... truck market remains in down cycle, expect to persist through first half 2026... expect truck cycle to begin recovering second half 2…”
“CEO: 'We continue to expect 2026 sales to be flat to up approximately 5% year-over-year... truck cycle recovery anticipated.'”
Maintain and improve gross margin through product mix, operational efficiencies, and cost control, targeting 17% to 19% gross margin for full year 2026.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Gross margin was 20.3% in 2026-Q2 including a one-time credit and 20.4% in 2026-Q1, exceeding the full-year guidance range of 17% to 19%. Management continues to target this range for 2026, and recent results show delivering margin expansion supported by product mix and operational efficiencies.
“Gross margin was 20.3% of sales, with 19.4% excluding one-time credit; projections remain 17% to 19%.”
“Gross margin of 20.4% reflected continued operating discipline and favorable program mix; expect full-year gross margin 17% to 19%.”
“Expect full-year gross margin in the range of 17% to 19%.”
Execute disciplined capital spending plan of $25 million to $30 million in 2026, with $18 million to $20 million allocated to expanding manufacturing footprint in Mexico.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Capital expenditures totaled $12.1 million in first half 2026 including $9.6 million for Mexico expansion. Full year 2026 capex is guided at $25 to $30 million, with $18 to $20 million allocated to Mexico. Management is delivering on disciplined capital investment aligned with growth initiatives.
“Capital expenditures for first six months 2026 were $12.1 million, including $9.6 million related to Mexico expansion; full year expected $25 to $30 million including $18 to $20 million for Mexico.”
“Capital expenditures totaled $3.8 million in first quarter 2026, including $3.2 million related to Mexico expansion; full year expected $25 to $30 million including $18 to $20 million for Mexico.”
“Company anticipates spending approximately $25 million to $30 million during 2026 on property, plant and equipment purchases.”
Strengthen financial position by repaying term loans, extending credit facilities through 2031, and maintaining ample liquidity to support growth and capital allocation.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. The Company repaid the outstanding term loan balance by June 30, 2026, and extended credit facilities totaling $100 million through 2031. The term debt-to-trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 0.62 at March 31, 2026, reflecting strong financial flexibility. Management is delivering on maintaining a strong balance sheet.
“Repaid in full the outstanding balance of the Huntington Term Loan; amended credit agreement with $50 million revolving credit and $50 million delayed draw term loan maturing in 2031.”
“Term debt was $19.3 million at March 31, 2026; term debt-to-trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA less than one times.”
Increase share repurchase authorization and execute buybacks to return capital to shareholders, with repurchases ongoing in 2026.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. The Board increased the share repurchase authorization by $6.5 million in March 2026. The Company repurchased 24,545 shares at an average price of $18.62 totaling $457,000 in the first half of 2026. Management is delivering on returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases.
“24,545 shares repurchased under share repurchase authorization at average price $18.62 totaling $457,000.”
“Board authorized increase of share repurchase program by $6.5 million; repurchased 24,545 shares at average price $18.62 totaling $457,000.”
Over the trailing year it converted 1.22x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Materials names rated neutral grew net income 49% of the time over the next year (vs 50% for the rest of the cohort, n=1862).
Not enough signal yet.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, the broad stock market, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
8 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Materials names rated neutral grew net income 49% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=976).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.