Core Molding Competitors
| CMT Stock | USD 24.18 -0.23 -0.94% |
Correlation: Core Molding vs Northern Technologies Snapshot
Near-perfect hedge
Across the chosen horizon, Core Molding and Northern Technologies show a correlation of -0.81 and fall into the Near-perfect hedge bucket. This chart measures the degree of risk overlap between Core Molding and Northern Technologies.
Mean reversion in Core Molding's price occurs when temporary dislocations correct back toward its historical intrinsic value estimate. This tendency of Core Molding's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion.
Core Molding Competition Correlation Matrix
Studying peer correlation around Core Molding Technologies provides a cleaner read on how much independent price behavior still exists across the competitive set. This matrix is most informative when seeking to know whether adding another peer would improve diversification, increase crowding, or leave total risk largely unchanged.
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Risk-Adjusted Indicators
Return momentum in Core Molding Stock is more useful when tested against peer-relative fundamentals and risk. Without risk-adjusted context, short-term returns may appear stronger than the volatility required to achieve them would suggest. These indicators are quantitative in nature and measure volatility and risk-adjusted expected returns across different positions.| Mean Deviation | Jensen Alpha | Sortino Ratio | Potential Upside | Value @Risk | Drawdown | ||
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| FRD | 1.84 | 0.13 | 0.07 | 4.16 | 13.09 | ||
| LVRO | 37.49 | 8.49 | 0.27 | 50.00 | 750.30 | ||
| FF | 2.97 | 0.27 | 0.06 | 7.09 | 19.40 | ||
| FSI | 2.28 | 0.17 | 0.07 | 5.86 | 22.40 | ||
| BHST | 1.65 | -0.30 | 0.00 | 3.37 | 17.17 | ||
| USGO | 3.17 | 0.33 | 0.08 | 5.56 | 29.77 | ||
| AVD | 3.65 | -0.64 | 0.00 | 9.44 | 30.75 | ||
| TRX | 4.23 | -0.04 | 0.00 | 10.42 | 26.31 | ||
| SMID | 2.79 | -0.17 | 0.00 | 6.03 | 25.08 | ||
| NTIC | 1.18 | -0.20 | 0.00 | 2.56 | 8.58 |
Net Income vs. Peers
Net income is what remains after all costs — operating expenses, interest, taxes, and preferred dividends — are deducted from Core Molding's total revenue. The relationship between net income growth and revenue growth at Core Molding reveals whether margin expansion is driving earnings or whether top-line growth is being consumed by rising costs and financing charges.Compare Core Molding Technologies and related stocks such as Friedman Industries, Lavoro Limited Class, and FutureFuel Corp Net Income Over Time
Select Fundamental| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
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| FRD | 2.8 M | 8.2 M | 6.1 M | 1.7 M | 382.3 K | 294 K | -2.7 M | 2.8 M | 5.1 M | -5.2 M | 11.4 M | 14.1 M | 21.3 M | 17.3 M | 6.1 M | 7 M | 4.9 M |
| LVRO | -108.7 M | -108.7 M | -108.7 M | -108.7 M | -108.7 M | -108.7 M | -108.7 M | -108.7 M | -108.7 M | -108.7 M | 38.4 M | 78.2 M | -260.7 M | -762.5 M | -466.1 M | -419.5 M | -398.5 M |
| FF | -14.9 M | 34.5 M | 34.3 M | 74 M | 53.2 M | 46.4 M | 56.3 M | 23.5 M | 53.2 M | 88.2 M | 46.6 M | 26.3 M | 15.2 M | 37.4 M | 15.5 M | -49.4 M | -46.9 M |
| FSI | 102.8 K | 183 K | -1.1 M | 1.8 M | 403.3 K | 1.5 M | 1.8 M | 1.8 M | 2.5 M | 1.9 M | 3 M | 3.4 M | 7 M | 2.8 M | 3 M | 786.9 K | 1 M |
| AVD | 1000 K | 22.1 M | 36.9 M | 34.4 M | 4.8 M | 6.6 M | 12.8 M | 20.3 M | 24.2 M | 13.6 M | 15.2 M | 18.6 M | 27.4 M | 7.5 M | -126.3 M | -49.9 M | -47.4 M |
| TRX | -773.4 K | -8.9 M | -3 M | -2 M | -8.8 M | -12.6 M | -5.9 M | -6.7 M | -30.3 M | -11.5 M | -4 M | -7.9 M | 3 M | -639 K | 943.7 K | 849.3 K | 891.8 K |
| SMID | 200 K | -351.7 K | 376.7 K | 691.5 K | -804.8 K | 1 M | 2.8 M | 2.7 M | 1.7 M | 1.9 M | 2.7 M | 7.6 M | 800 K | 795 K | 7.7 M | 12.5 M | 13.1 M |
| NTIC | 800 K | 3.4 M | 3.4 M | 4.1 M | 1.8 M | -867.5 K | 3.4 M | 6.7 M | 5.2 M | -1.3 M | 6.3 M | 6.3 M | 2.9 M | 5.4 M | 17.6 K | 20.3 K | 19.2 K |
Core Molding Competitive Analysis
Core Molding competes directly with Friedman Industries, Lavoro Limited, and FutureFuel Corp, and the financial data points to clear areas of divergence. On scale alone, Core Molding's 207.0 M valuation and 273.8 M revenue define its weight class. The company converts revenue to profit at a 3.55% rate and delivers 6.24% on shareholder equity. Earnings multiples split the pair: 11.19x for Core Molding against 3.63x for Friedman Industries. Return on equity favors Core Molding at 6.24%, well ahead of Lavoro Limited at -252.90%. Core Molding keeps more of each revenue dollar with a 3.55% margin versus -51.59% at FutureFuel Corp.| Better Than Average | Worse Than Peers | View Performance Chart |
Core Molding Competition Peer Performance Charts
How to Analyze Core Molding Against Peers
Core Molding's peer analysis compares Core Molding with related companies to put valuation, quality, and risk metrics in context. This establishes whether recent performance is company-specific or broadly sector-driven. A practical workflow includes:- Set a relevant peer group: Include direct competitors and close alternatives with comparable business exposure.
- Benchmark core financials: Compare profitability, growth, capital structure, and cash flow quality.
- Check valuation dispersion: Review whether Core Molding trades at a premium or discount versus peers and why.
- Evaluate risk profile: Compare volatility, drawdowns, and correlation to avoid false diversification assumptions.
- Document the thesis: Record where Core Molding leads or lags and what catalysts could close or widen the gap.
Peer Comparison Metrics & Methodology
Core Molding's free cash flow conversion rate exceeds the peer group norm, a sign that reported profits are backed by real cash. Relative ranking may help frame which fundamentals deserve deeper follow-up. For peer comparison, Core Molding has a market cap of 206.97 million, P/E of 11.19, profit margin of 3.55%.
Core Molding Technologies data is compiled from periodic company reporting and market reference feeds and standardized for comparability. Analyst inputs may be included when coverage is available.
Editorial review and methodology oversight provided by: Gabriel Shpitalnik, Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board