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UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:UTI - US9139151040 - Common Stock

29.79 USD
+0.14 (+0.47%)
Last: 11/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM
30.3 USD
+0.51 (+1.71%)
After Hours: 11/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, UTI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UTI was compared to 78 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. UTI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. UTI is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes UTI very considerable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UTI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UTI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years UTI has always been profitable.
UTI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
UTI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUTI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of UTI (8.52%) is better than 78.21% of its industry peers.
UTI's Return On Equity of 20.57% is amongst the best of the industry. UTI outperforms 85.90% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of UTI (10.86%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UTI is below the industry average of 9.61%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.86%) for UTI is above the 3 year average (5.11%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.52%
ROE 20.57%
ROIC 10.86%
ROA(3y)2.68%
ROA(5y)2.09%
ROE(3y)7.52%
ROE(5y)5.81%
ROIC(3y)5.11%
ROIC(5y)N/A
UTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

UTI has a Profit Margin of 7.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: UTI outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UTI has grown nicely.
UTI's Operating Margin of 10.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UTI outperforms 67.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UTI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.65%, UTI is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.13% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UTI has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.44%
PM (TTM) 7.79%
GM 49.65%
OM growth 3Y21.82%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y23.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.8%
GM growth 5Y-8.67%
UTI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUTI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UTI is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for UTI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UTI has more shares outstanding
UTI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
UTI Yearly Shares OutstandingUTI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
UTI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUTI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.87 indicates that UTI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
UTI has a better Altman-Z score (3.87) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
UTI has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.99. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UTI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. UTI outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
UTI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, UTI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 0.99
Altman-Z 3.87
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC8.48%
UTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.3 Liquidity

UTI has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that UTI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.00, UTI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.87% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that UTI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UTI has a Quick ratio of 1.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UTI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 1
UTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 128.00% over the past year.
UTI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 28.35% yearly.
Looking at the last year, UTI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.56% in the last year.
UTI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)128%
EPS 3Y28.35%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%111.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.56%
Revenue growth 3Y29.79%
Revenue growth 5Y17.19%
Sales Q2Q%15.12%

3.2 Future

UTI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.50% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, UTI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y44.42%
EPS Next 2Y12.22%
EPS Next 3Y12.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.42%
Revenue Next 2Y11.29%
Revenue Next 3Y10.46%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
UTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
UTI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUTI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1 -1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.13, which means the current valuation is very expensive for UTI.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as UTI.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UTI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say UTI is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.97, the valuation of UTI can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UTI is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.72. UTI is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.13
Fwd PE 31.97
UTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UTI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UTI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UTI is cheaper than 65.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.69
EV/EBITDA 12.53
UTI Per share dataUTI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of UTI may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as UTI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.50% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.22%
EPS Next 3Y12.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for UTI!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT

NYSE:UTI (11/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 30.3 +0.51 (+1.71%)

29.79

+0.14 (+0.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-19 2025-11-19/amc
Inst Owners94.48%
Inst Owner Change2.29%
Ins Owners2.24%
Ins Owner Change-1.76%
Market Cap1.62B
Revenue(TTM)809.53M
Net Income(TTM)63.10M
Analysts81.82
Price Target38.18 (28.16%)
Short Float %3.62%
Short Ratio2.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)-34.43%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)71.27%
Min EPS beat(2)69.26%
Max EPS beat(2)73.27%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)69.47%
Min EPS beat(4)12.21%
Max EPS beat(4)123.12%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)80.23%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)129.78%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)215.22%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.51%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.51%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.39%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.98%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.43%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.13
Fwd PE 31.97
P/S 2
P/FCF 21.69
P/OCF 15.04
P/B 5.28
P/tB 6.22
EV/EBITDA 12.53
EPS(TTM)1.14
EY3.83%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY3.13%
FCF(TTM)1.37
FCFY4.61%
OCF(TTM)1.98
OCFY6.65%
SpS14.88
BVpS5.64
TBVpS4.79
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.52%
ROE 20.57%
ROCE 15.21%
ROIC 10.86%
ROICexc 13.78%
ROICexgc 15.4%
OM 10.44%
PM (TTM) 7.79%
GM 49.65%
FCFM 9.23%
ROA(3y)2.68%
ROA(5y)2.09%
ROE(3y)7.52%
ROE(5y)5.81%
ROIC(3y)5.11%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.05%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.97%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.15%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y41.64%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y37.09%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y21.82%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y23.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.8%
GM growth 5Y-8.67%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 0.99
Debt/EBITDA 0.58
Cap/Depr 87.82%
Cap/Sales 4.08%
Interest Coverage 11.6
Cash Conversion 88.25%
Profit Quality 118.43%
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 3.87
F-Score6
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC1.28
Cap/Depr(3y)259.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)259.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.62%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)128%
EPS 3Y28.35%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%111.11%
EPS Next Y44.42%
EPS Next 2Y12.22%
EPS Next 3Y12.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.56%
Revenue growth 3Y29.79%
Revenue growth 5Y17.19%
Sales Q2Q%15.12%
Revenue Next Year14.42%
Revenue Next 2Y11.29%
Revenue Next 3Y10.46%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y85.69%
EBIT growth 3Y58.11%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year114.2%
EBIT Next 3Y30.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y395.38%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y32.12%
OCF growth 1Y222.73%
OCF growth 3Y15.89%
OCF growth 5Y31.61%

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT / UTI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for UTI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to UTI.


Can you provide the valuation status for UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT?

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) is 26.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.28.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UTI stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) is expected to grow by 44.42% in the next year.