Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) Financial Ratios
26 years of historical data (2000–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services
EV/EBITDA
↑
15.56
↑+84% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.47
30Y Low4.0·High14.7
P/FCF
↑
36.70
↑+59% vs avg
5yr avg: 23.06
30Y Low9.0·High129.9
P/B Ratio
↑
6.26
↑+160% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.40
30Y Low0.3·High15.1
ROE
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21.4%
↓+65% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.0%
30Y Low-38%·High52%
Debt/EBITDA
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1.99
↓-45% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.62
30Y Low0.0·High5.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
UTI Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. trades at 32.7x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 33.8x, sitting at the 53rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 66%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 36.7x P/FCF, 59% above the 5-year average of 23.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.0B | $1.8B | $827M | $289M | $184M | $224M | $153M | $138M | $67M | $86M | $43M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.2B | $2.0B | $960M | $487M | $327M | $288M | $234M | $114M | $51M | $79M | $-31713860 |
| P/E Ratio → | 32.67 | 28.81 | 21.68 | 64.46 | 14.32 | 39.76 | 95.13 | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 2.43 | 2.17 | 1.13 | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.67 | 0.51 | 0.42 | 0.21 | 0.26 | 0.12 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.26 | 5.52 | 3.18 | 1.28 | 0.85 | 1.19 | 0.87 | 1.21 | 0.53 | 0.68 | 0.32 |
| P/FCF | 36.70 | 32.70 | 13.42 | — | — | — | 86.43 | 9.05 | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 20.87 | 18.60 | 9.63 | 5.88 | 3.99 | 4.06 | 13.87 | 6.36 | — | — | 5.86 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
UTI EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 15.6x EBITDA, 84% above its 5-year average of 8.5x. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 36% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.35 | 1.31 | 0.80 | 0.78 | 0.86 | 0.78 | 0.34 | 0.16 | 0.24 | -0.09 |
| EV / EBITDA | 15.56 | 13.99 | 8.72 | 7.25 | 5.93 | 6.47 | 6.71 | 11.98 | — | 4.82 | -67.76 |
| EV / EBIT | 26.15 | 21.82 | 14.61 | 17.55 | 14.69 | 18.64 | — | — | — | 121.16 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 35.44 | 15.58 | — | — | — | 132.16 | 7.43 | — | — | — |
UTI Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. earns an operating margin of 10.0%, above the Consumer Defensive sector average of 1.4%. Operating margins have expanded from 3.5% to 10.0% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 21.4% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 6.8%. ROIC of 14.3% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.5%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 49.7% | 49.7% | 47.5% | 45.4% | 50.5% | 50.2% | 48.2% | 46.2% | 42.4% | 44.2% | 44.0% |
| Operating Margin | 10.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.9% | -2.4% | -11.1% | -0.6% | -5.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% | -10.3% | -2.5% | -13.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 21.4% | 21.4% | 17.3% | 5.6% | 12.8% | 8.0% | 5.5% | -6.5% | -25.9% | -6.2% | -38.1% |
| ROA | 8.0% | 8.0% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | -2.8% | -11.7% | -2.8% | -16.7% |
| ROIC | 14.3% | 14.3% | 10.8% | 4.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | -5.8% | -23.1% | -1.5% | -14.7% |
| ROCE | 14.7% | 14.7% | 10.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.0% | -4.3% | -18.7% | -0.9% | -9.8% |
UTI Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.0x, which is manageable (42% below the sector average of 3.4x). Net debt stands at $152M ($279M total debt minus $127M cash). Interest coverage of 16.0x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.85 | 0.85 | 1.13 | 1.55 | 0.97 | 1.05 | 0.89 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.32 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.99 | 1.99 | 2.68 | 5.20 | 3.80 | 4.44 | 4.53 | 4.29 | — | 2.64 | 94.13 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.88 | 0.67 | 0.34 | 0.46 | -0.22 | -0.13 | -0.06 | -0.55 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.21 | 2.95 | 2.60 | 1.44 | 2.32 | -2.61 | — | -0.43 | -160.24 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.74 | 2.16 | — | — | — | 45.74 | -1.62 | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 15.96 | 15.96 | 6.94 | 2.87 | 11.11 | 42.36 | -258.40 | -1.38 | -9.78 | 0.19 | -5.26 |
UTI Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.07x means Universal Technical Institute, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.08 | 1.11 | 0.99 | 1.38 | 1.48 | 1.22 | 1.26 | 1.70 | 1.71 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.08 | 1.11 | 0.92 | 1.38 | 1.48 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 2.16 | 1.71 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.79 | 0.82 | 0.69 | 1.01 | 0.94 | 0.68 | 0.63 | 1.13 | 1.28 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.01 | 0.98 | 0.82 | 0.76 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 1.23 | 1.12 | 1.18 | 1.17 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | 21.40 | — | — | 8.04 | 7.49 | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 23.01 | 18.58 | 18.72 | 19.25 | 24.71 | 49.27 | 25.50 | 30.27 | 17.11 | 16.04 |
UTI Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business. The earnings yield of 3.1% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | 0.1% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 2.6% | — | — | — | 1.2% | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.1% | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 1.1% | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 2.7% | 3.1% | 7.4% | — | — | — | 1.2% | 11.1% | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $56M | $51M | $34M | $34M | $33M | $30M | $25M | $25M | $25M | $24M |
Peer Comparison
Compare UTI with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UTIYou | $2B | 32.7 | 15.6 | 36.7 | 49.7% | 10.0% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 2.0 |
 LPSN | $30M | -0.2 | — | — | 62.2% | -9.6% | — | -6.6% | — |
 PRDO | $2B | 14.1 | 8.9 | 9.9 | 71.7% | 23.2% | 16.6% | 15.3% | 0.4 |
 COCO | $4B | 57.7 | 44.6 | 100.5 | 36.3% | 13.6% | 24.2% | 51.2% | 0.2 |
 GHC | $5B | 16.9 | 15.0 | 18.2 | 27.6% | 5.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 4.1 |
 STRA | $2B | 14.5 | 7.2 | 11.6 | 49.0% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 9.0% | 0.4 |
 LINC | $1B | 69.2 | 32.3 | — | — | 5.8% | 10.6% | 6.8% | 4.1 |
 APEI | $1B | 41.1 | 16.3 | 22.0 | — | — | 10.5% | — | 1.2 |
 LAUR | $5B | 17.2 | 9.9 | 17.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | 26.2% | 20.3% | 1.6 |
 CHGG | $130M | -1.2 | 11.9 | — | 60.2% | -16.8% | -66.2% | -13.4% | 5.5 |
 COUR | $1B | -19.5 | — | 9.5 | 54.6% | -10.3% | -8.3% | — | — |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 19.6 | 11.4 | 15.7 | 40.1% | 1.4% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 3.4 |
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What is Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 32.7x. The historical average is 43.0x. This places it at the 53th percentile of its historical range.
What is Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 15.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.2x.
What is Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s ROE?
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 21.4%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 9.3%.
Is UTI stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 32.7x. This is at the 53th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s profit margins?
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. has 49.7% gross margin and 10.0% operating margin.
How much debt does Universal Technical Institute, Inc. have?
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.0x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.