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UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UTI - US9139151040 - Common Stock

27.5 USD
-0.48 (-1.72%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

UTI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 76 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. While UTI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, UTI is valued expensive at the moment.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years UTI has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.63%, UTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of UTI (19.21%) is better than 82.89% of its industry peers.
UTI's Return On Invested Capital of 10.46% is amongst the best of the industry. UTI outperforms 82.89% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UTI is below the industry average of 10.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.46%) for UTI is above the 3 year average (7.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.63%
ROE 19.21%
ROIC 10.46%
ROA(3y)4.45%
ROA(5y)3.5%
ROE(3y)11.95%
ROE(5y)9.34%
ROIC(3y)7.27%
ROIC(5y)5.89%
UTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

UTI has a better Profit Margin (7.54%) than 67.11% of its industry peers.
UTI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.99%, UTI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
UTI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UTI has a Gross Margin (49.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
UTI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.99%
PM (TTM) 7.54%
GM 49.68%
OM growth 3Y17.03%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y35.13%
PM growth 5Y53.06%
GM growth 3Y-13.36%
GM growth 5Y-8.21%
UTI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUTI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UTI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
UTI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
UTI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for UTI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
UTI Yearly Shares OutstandingUTI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
UTI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUTI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.34 indicates that UTI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.34, UTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UTI is 1.57, which is an excellent value as it means it would take UTI, only 1.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UTI's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.57 is amongst the best of the industry. UTI outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that UTI is not too dependend on debt financing.
UTI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 1.57
Altman-Z 3.34
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC8.51%
UTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that UTI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UTI has a Current ratio (1.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
UTI has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that UTI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UTI has a Quick ratio (1.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.07
UTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 54.05% over the past year.
UTI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 65.96% yearly.
Looking at the last year, UTI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.05% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, UTI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.05%
EPS 3Y3.11%
EPS 5Y65.96%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y25.89%
Revenue growth 5Y22.67%
Sales Q2Q%13.28%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, UTI will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -11.51% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.99% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-31.68%
EPS Next 2Y-11.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.23%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
UTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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 24.12, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of UTI.
UTI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
UTI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.31, the valuation of UTI can be described as expensive.
UTI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UTI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say UTI is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.12
Fwd PE 35.31
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 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UTI is valued a bit cheaper than 64.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.04
EV/EBITDA 11.79
UTI Per share dataUTI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

UTI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
UTI's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.51% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y-11.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UTI does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT

NYSE:UTI (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 27.5 0 (0%)

27.5

-0.48 (-1.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-19 2025-11-19/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03
Inst Owners97.52%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.78%
Ins Owner Change5.07%
Market Cap1.50B
Revenue(TTM)835.62M
Net Income(TTM)63.02M
Analysts81.82
Price Target38.18 (38.84%)
Short Float %4.93%
Short Ratio3.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)49.09%
Min EPS beat(2)28.91%
Max EPS beat(2)69.26%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)73.64%
Min EPS beat(4)28.91%
Max EPS beat(4)123.12%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)75.72%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)77.26%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)214.91%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.51%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.25%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.17%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.41%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-43.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.12
Fwd PE 35.31
P/S 1.79
P/FCF 27.04
P/OCF 15.38
P/B 4.56
P/tB 5.3
EV/EBITDA 11.79
EPS(TTM)1.14
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY2.83%
FCF(TTM)1.02
FCFY3.7%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY6.5%
SpS15.35
BVpS6.03
TBVpS5.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
Graham Number12.43
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.63%
ROE 19.21%
ROCE 13.99%
ROIC 10.46%
ROICexc 14.6%
ROICexgc 16.35%
OM 9.99%
PM (TTM) 7.54%
GM 49.68%
FCFM 6.62%
ROA(3y)4.45%
ROA(5y)3.5%
ROE(3y)11.95%
ROE(5y)9.34%
ROIC(3y)7.27%
ROIC(5y)5.89%
ROICexc(3y)10.21%
ROICexc(5y)8.25%
ROICexgc(3y)11.54%
ROICexgc(5y)9.21%
ROCE(3y)9.72%
ROCE(5y)7.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y34.26%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y33.76%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y17.03%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y35.13%
PM growth 5Y53.06%
GM growth 3Y-13.36%
GM growth 5Y-8.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 1.57
Debt/EBITDA 0.72
Cap/Depr 127.37%
Cap/Sales 5.02%
Interest Coverage 14.13
Cash Conversion 83.6%
Profit Quality 87.84%
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.07
Altman-Z 3.34
F-Score6
WACC8.51%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)145.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)268.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.05%
EPS 3Y3.11%
EPS 5Y65.96%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-31.68%
EPS Next 2Y-11.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y25.89%
Revenue growth 5Y22.67%
Sales Q2Q%13.28%
Revenue Next Year9.23%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y36.41%
EBIT growth 3Y47.33%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year46.16%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-10.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y99.08%
OCF growth 1Y13.31%
OCF growth 3Y28.35%
OCF growth 5Y54.57%

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT / UTI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for UTI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to UTI.


What is the valuation status for UTI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT?

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


Can you provide the financial health for UTI stock?

The financial health rating of UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) is 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) is expected to decline by -31.68% in the next year.