Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Universal Technical Institute Inc stock (UTI) is currently trading at $39.66. Universal Technical Institute Inc PE ratio is 36.81. Universal Technical Institute Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.27. Analyst consensus price target for UTI is $37.33. WallStSmart rates UTI as Sell.
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- Is UTI undervalued or overvalued?
- Universal Technical Institute Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- UTI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- UTI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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UTI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI)
UTI trades 316% above its Graham fair value of $6.53, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) Key Strengths (2)
96.75% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Solid profitability: $17 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) Areas to Watch (8)
Earnings declining -42.50%, profits shrinking
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very expensive at 5.8x book value
Modest revenue growth at 9.60%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.27x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 40/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 3.1/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 17.40%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.10), Price/Sales (2.27), Price/Book (5.79) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 9.60%, EPS Growth at -42.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 7.10%, Profit Margin at 6.28%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 17.40% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 9.60% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and PEG Ratio are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
UTI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
UTI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.27x trades at a 42% premium to its historical average of 1.6x (76th percentile). The current valuation is 44% below its historical high of 4.03x set in Jun 2007, and 848% above its historical low of 0.24x in Oct 2016.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
The Big Picture
Universal Technical Institute Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 855M with 10% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.3%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1740.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -19M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Universal Technical Institute Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Universal Technical Institute Inc.
Bottom Line
Universal Technical Institute Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Universal Technical Institute Inc(UTI)
NYSE
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
USA
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. offers postsecondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.