New Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)vsUniversal Technical Institute Inc (UTI)
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$55.82
+2.27%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $9.92B
UTI
Universal Technical Institute Inc
$20.31
-1.41%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New Oriental Education & Technology generates 541% more annual revenue ($5.66B vs $883.60M). EDU leads profitability with a 8.4% profit margin vs 3.9%. EDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. EDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
EDU
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
UTI
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+82.5%
Fair Value
$350.15
Current Price
$55.82
$294.33 discount
Margin of Safety
-22.2%
Fair Value
$22.22
Current Price
$20.31
$1.91 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 791.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDU
The strongest argument for EDU centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UTI
UTI has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : EDU
No major red flags identified for EDU, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : UTI
The primary concerns for UTI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDU profiles as a growth stock while UTI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
UTI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
EDU is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
EDU generates stronger free cash flow (420M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EDU scores higher overall (64/100 vs 44/100) and 23.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
New Oriental Education & Technology
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. provides private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Universal Technical Institute Inc
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.
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