UTI

Consumer Defensive

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. · Education & Training Services · $2B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
41.3
Average

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. scores 41.3/100 using the Balanced preset.

45.8
Quality
35%
35.0
Moat
30%
52.9
Growth
20%
32.4
Risk
15%

UTI — Key Takeaways

⚠️ Areas of Concern

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. has elevated risk from leverage or valuation
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. has limited competitive moat

UTI — Score History

3035404550Apr 2Apr 3Apr 4Apr 5Apr 6Apr 7Apr 8
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
Apr 8, 202641.345.835.052.932.437.60.0
Apr 7, 202641.345.835.052.932.437.60.0
Apr 6, 202641.345.835.052.932.437.6+1.8
Apr 5, 202639.545.835.042.432.439.9-1.8
Apr 4, 202641.345.835.052.932.437.60.0
Apr 3, 202641.345.835.052.932.437.60.0
Apr 2, 202641.345.835.052.932.437.6

UTI — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

45.8/100 (25%)

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityModerate

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityWeak

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsStrong

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationWeak

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

52.9/100 (20%)

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Recent Revenue TrendModerate

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRStrong

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthStrong

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookModerate

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthWeak

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

32.4/100 (15%)

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Financial LeverageWeak

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityWeak

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioWeak

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageStrong

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

37.6/100 (15%)

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. has a mixed valuation — some metrics suggest fair value while others appear stretched.

Earnings YieldWeak

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowModerate

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

Moat

35/100 (30%)

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for UTI.

Score Composition

Quality
45.8×25%11.4
Growth
52.9×20%10.6
Risk
32.4×15%4.9
Valuation
37.6×15%5.6
Moat
35.0×30%10.5
Total
41.3Average

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How is the UTI UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 5-pillar framework with 25 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.