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Universal Technical Institute (Universal Technical Institute) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.43 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Universal Technical Institute Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Universal Technical Institute's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.43. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Universal Technical Institute's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

UTI's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
77.17% of 254 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs UTI: 0.43

Universal Technical Institute Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Universal Technical Institute's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Universal Technical Institute Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Universal Technical Institute Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 1.95 0.31 4.34 -3.01

Universal Technical Institute Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.25 2.04 2.47 -3.01 0.43

Competitive Comparison of Universal Technical Institute's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Universal Technical Institute's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Universal Technical Institute's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Technical Institute's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Universal Technical Institute Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Universal Technical Institute's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.26 (Dec. 2023) / 0.15 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 38.567 (Dec. 2023) / 14.331 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.7333/1.6912
=0.43***

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Universal Technical Institute  (NYSE:UTI) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Universal Technical Institute (Universal Technical Institute) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
4225 East Windrose Drive, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85032
Universal Technical Institute Inc is an educational institution. It provides undergraduate degree, as well as certificate programs for technicians in the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine fields. The company's reportable segment includes Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges. Majority of the revenue is generated from UTI segment which provides different kinds of degree and non-degree transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under brands such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and others. It also provides dealer technician training or instructor staffing services to manufacturers.
Executives
Troy R Anderson officer: EVP and CFO 16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD, SUITE 500, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85254
Loretta Lydia Sanchez director 4225 E. WINDROSE DRIVE, SUITE 200, PHOENIX AZ 85032
Coliseum Capital Management, Llc 10 percent owner 105 ROWAYTON AVENUE, ROWAYTON CT 06853
Tracy Kay Lorenz officer: UTI Division President 4225 E. WINDROSE DRIVE, SUITE 200, PHOENIX AZ 85032
Michael A. Slubowski director 4225 E. WINDROSE DRIVE, SUITE 200, PHOENIX AZ 85032
Jami J. Frazier officer: Division President 4225 E. WINDROSE DRIVE, SUITE 200, PHOENIX AZ 85032
Jerome Alan Grant officer: EVP & Chief Operating Officer 16220 N. SCOTTSDALE RD., SUITE 100, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85254
Shannon Lei Okinaka director C/O HAWAIIAN HOLDINGS, INC., 3375 KOAPAKA STREET, SUITE G-350, HONOLULU HI 96819
Kimberly J Mcwaters director, officer: CEO and President 20410 NORTH 19TH AVENUE, PHOENIX AZ 85027
Bart Fesperman officer: Chief Commercial Officer 4225 EAST WINDROSE DRIVE, SUITE 200, PHOENIX AZ 85032
Sonia Claire Mason officer: Chief Human Resources Officer 4225 EAST WINDROSE DRIVE, SUITE 200, PHOENIX AZ 85032
George W. Brochick director 2555 TELEGRAPH RD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48302
Christopher E. Kevane officer: SVP Chief Legal Officer 9221 E. VIA DE VENTURA, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85258
Robert Thomas Devincenzi director 825 E MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043
Lori B Smith officer: SVP Chief Information Officer 16220 N SCOTTSDALE RD, SUITE 500, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85254

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