UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:UTI • US9139151040
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+2.19 (+6.19%)
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This UTI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. UTI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- UTI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year UTI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- UTI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- UTI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- UTI has a better Return On Assets (6.44%) than 73.61% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.98%, UTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- UTI has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: UTI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UTI is significantly below the industry average of 15.36%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.27%) for UTI is below the current ROIC(8.69%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.44% | ||
| ROE | 15.98% | ||
| ROIC | 8.69% |
ROA(3y)4.45%
ROA(5y)3.5%
ROE(3y)11.95%
ROE(5y)9.34%
ROIC(3y)7.27%
ROIC(5y)5.89%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of UTI (6.28%) is better than 65.28% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UTI has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.38%, UTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- UTI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- UTI has a Gross Margin (49.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- UTI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.28% | ||
| GM | 49.62% |
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%
2. UTI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- UTI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, UTI has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, UTI has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, UTI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.04 indicates that UTI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- UTI has a Altman-Z score of 4.04. This is in the better half of the industry: UTI outperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
- UTI has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.28. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as UTI would need 6.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- UTI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.28) than 69.44% of its industry peers.
- UTI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, UTI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.04 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
- UTI has a Current Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that UTI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of UTI (1.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that UTI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- UTI has a Quick ratio (1.14) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. UTI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- UTI shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by 0.00%.
- UTI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 65.96% yearly.
- UTI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.59%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 22.67% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y3.11%
EPS 5Y65.96%
EPS Q2Q%-42.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.59%
Revenue growth 3Y25.89%
Revenue growth 5Y22.67%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.89% on average over the next years.
- UTI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y-31.19%
EPS Next 2Y-10.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.48%
Revenue Next 2Y8.9%
Revenue Next 3Y8.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. UTI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.74, UTI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- UTI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.53, UTI is valued a bit more expensive.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 41.24, which means the current valuation is very expensive for UTI.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UTI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UTI to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.95), we can say UTI is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- UTI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UTI is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 128.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of UTI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y-10.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
5. UTI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for UTI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
UTI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
37.58
+2.19 (+6.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners96.88%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners2.49%
Ins Owner Change3.2%
Market Cap2.07B
Revenue(TTM)855.03M
Net Income(TTM)53.69M
Analysts81.82
Price Target38.42 (2.24%)
Short Float %6.76%
Short Ratio4.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)47.57%
Min EPS beat(2)28.91%
Max EPS beat(2)66.22%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)59.42%
Min EPS beat(4)28.91%
Max EPS beat(4)73.27%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)48.68%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)85.96%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)183.11%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.51%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.01%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.35%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.9%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-103.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.24 | ||
| P/S | 2.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 128.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.7 | ||
| P/B | 6.16 | ||
| P/tB | 7.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.35 |
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY2.58%
EPS(NY)0.91
Fwd EY2.42%
FCF(TTM)0.29
FCFY0.78%
OCF(TTM)1.41
OCFY3.75%
SpS15.54
BVpS6.11
TBVpS5.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
Graham Number11.5432 (-69.28%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.44% | ||
| ROE | 15.98% | ||
| ROCE | 11.63% | ||
| ROIC | 8.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.27% | ||
| OM | 8.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.28% | ||
| GM | 49.62% | ||
| FCFM | 1.89% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 181.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 30.06% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.04 |
F-Score7
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC1
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)0%
EPS 3Y3.11%
EPS 5Y65.96%
EPS Q2Q%-42.5%
EPS Next Y-31.19%
EPS Next 2Y-10.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.59%
Revenue growth 3Y25.89%
Revenue growth 5Y22.67%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
Revenue Next Year9.48%
Revenue Next 2Y8.9%
Revenue Next 3Y8.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.64%
EBIT growth 3Y47.33%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year46.18%
EBIT Next 3Y27.41%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y371.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y99.08%
OCF growth 1Y35.47%
OCF growth 3Y28.35%
OCF growth 5Y54.57%
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT / UTI Fundamental Analysis 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 2 / 10 to UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of UTI stock?
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) is 38.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.16.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UTI stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT (UTI) is expected to decline by -31.19% in the next year.