How does Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) trades at a PE of 15.5 versus a Chemicals - Specialty Industry median of 24.6 (959 companies), putting it below the median of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/CMT.

CMT PE Benchmarks

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. • Basic Materials

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

15.5

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

21.3

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

372 with PE data

Sector Median PE

53.8

372 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Basic Materials

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

372

Median PE

53.8

PE Range

1.5 - 193.8

Forward PE Median

19.7

Basic Materials Sector

4065 companies • sector

Below Median(44th %ile)

Current PE:15.5

Forward PE:21.3

Median PE:17.7

Average PE:31.9

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.8

25th-75th %ile:8.8 - 37.6

Min: 0.1Max: 198.8

Current: 15.5

Chemicals - Specialty Industry

959 companies • industry

Below Median(31th %ile)

Current PE:15.5

Forward PE:21.3

Median PE:24.6

Average PE:38.3

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:197.9

25th-75th %ile:12.6 - 48.8

Min: 0.1Max: 197.9

Current: 15.5

Peer Companies

11 companies • peers

Below Median(28th %ile)

Current PE:15.5

Forward PE:21.3

Median PE:20.8

Average PE:19.8

Min PE:9.9

Max PE:38.8

25th-75th %ile:14.9 - 22.7

Min: 9.9Max: 38.8

Current: 15.5

Peer Companies

(10 companies)

IOSP

FUL

KWR

MTX

NTIC

ODC

OEC

KOP

SXT

HWKN

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/20/2026, 8:35:41 AM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

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CMT PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Basic Materials

Basic Materials Sector

Chemicals - Specialty Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

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