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Universal Technical Institute Inc

NYSE: UTI · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES

$36.75
-2.96% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$2.06B
P/E ratio
49.22
P/S ratio
2.37x
EPS (TTM)
$0.76
Dividend yield
52W range
$21 – $42
Volume
1.0M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

37
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B
5.5
Quality
C+
5.0
Profitability
C+
2.7
Valuation
F
5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.0
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$42.50
+15.65%
12-Month target
$23.04
-37.31%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$21.60
Margin of safety
-25.69%
1 Strong Buy5 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
Insufficient data
Risks
- Thin margins at 4.91%
- Negative free cash flow $-26.43M
- 25.69% above intrinsic value
- P/E 49.22x — expensive valuation

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$418.76M$607.41M$732.69M$835.62M$868.99M
Net income$25.85M$12.32M$42.00M$63.02M$433000.00
EPS$0.76
Free cash flow$-33.43M$-7.54M$61.60M$55.35M$-26.43M
Profit margin6.17%2.03%5.73%7.54%4.91%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
UTI$2.06B376.05.02.75.5-25.69%Hold
WMT$899.74B496.75.53.76.0Hold
COST$423.23B618.06.53.76.3Buy
KO$338.86B656.09.53.36.0-29.01%Strong Buy
PG$326.66B615.38.53.36.0-46.37%Buy
PM$270.66B524.78.54.06.5-62.32%Buy

Smart narrative

Universal Technical Institute Inc trades at $36.75. representing a P/E of 49.22x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 37/100 indicates the stock is weak. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.96, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $868.99M. with profit margins at 4.91%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $21.60.

Frequently asked questions

What is Universal Technical Institute Inc's stock price?

Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) trades at $36.75, on a P/E of 49.2x and a P/S of 2.4x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is Universal Technical Institute Inc overvalued?

Universal Technical Institute Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 37/100 (Grade D), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $21.60 against the $36.75 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Universal Technical Institute Inc's growth. The Sell rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.

What is the price target of Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $42.50, about 15.6% above the current $36.75. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $21.60, a -25.7% margin of safety versus today's $36.75. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.

What is Universal Technical Institute Inc's revenue?

Universal Technical Institute Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $868.99M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

Universal Technical Institute Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.96, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryEDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio2.37x
ROE12.56%
Beta1.28
50D MA$37.27
200D MA$31.05
Shares out0.06B
Float0.05B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.0M

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