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Dec 31, 2020

Core Molding Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Core Molding Technologies reported a net loss in Q4 2020, but net sales increased due to higher demand in construction and all-terrain vehicle markets.

Key Takeaways

Core Molding Technologies reported a net loss of $0.9 million for Q4 2020, which includes a one-time charge of $1.3 million from debt refinancing. Excluding this charge, the company would have recorded a net income of $0.4 million. Net sales increased by 8% to $60.7 million compared to the same period in 2019, driven by increased demand in the construction and all-terrain vehicles markets.

Net sales increased by 8% compared to Q4 2019, reaching $60.7 million.

Gross margin improved to 16.4% compared to 6.0% in Q4 2019.

Operating income was $3.0 million, a significant improvement from the operating loss of $4.1 million in Q4 2019.

The company recorded a net loss of $0.9 million, or ($0.10) per share, compared to a net loss of $5.5 million, or ($0.69) per share, in Q4 2019.

Total Revenue
$60.7M
Previous year: $56.1M
+8.1%
EPS
-$0.1
Previous year: -$0.69
-85.5%
Gross Profit
$9.97M
Previous year: $3.38M
+194.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.13M
Previous year: $1.86M
+122.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$3.86M
Previous year: $11.5M
-133.4%
Total Assets
$166M
Previous year: $179M
-7.7%

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Core Molding Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company expects sales levels for 2021 to increase compared to 2020, with ACT Research forecasting a 41% increase in North American heavy-duty truck production. Higher demand is also anticipated in the marine and all-terrain vehicle markets.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales levels for 2021 are expected to increase compared to 2020.
  • North American heavy-duty truck production is forecasted to increase by approximately 41%.
  • Customers are forecasting higher demand in the marine and all-terrain vehicle markets.
  • Ability to effectively leverage execution capabilities to better serve current customers.
  • Continuing diversification of the business.

Challenges Ahead

  • Higher raw material costs are anticipated in 2021.
  • Global demand for certain raw materials has increased, leading to price increases.
  • The Company can only pass through a portion of the cost increases to its customers.
  • The winter storm in Texas and Mexico caused operational disruptions.
  • Supplier disruptions have resulted in customers delaying orders.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income