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Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Universal Technical Institute's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,227.1 Mil.
Universal Technical Institute's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €42.0 Mil.
* 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.
Universal Technical Institute EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Universal Technical Institute EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Universal Technical Institute's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Technical Institute's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Technical Institute's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Universal Technical Institute's current Enterprise Value is €1,365.6 Mil.
Universal Technical Institute's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €42.0 Mil.
* 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.
Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 32.53 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 14.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #172 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Universal Technical Institute's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Universal Technical Institute's current EV-to-EBIT of 32.53 is 120% above median its 10-year median of 14.77. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. Universal Technical Institute's value of 32.53 is 233.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #172 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Technical Institute has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Technical Institute's EV-to-EBIT compare to PRDO and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #172 out of 200 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Universal Technical Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. Universal Technical Institute's value of 32.53 is 233.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.77 vs. the industry median of 9.76, Universal Technical Institute has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.76, based on 200 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Technical Institute's current EV-to-EBIT of 32.53 is 233.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Technical Institute's current EV-to-EBIT is 32.53, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 14.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Technical Institute stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.71, compared to a current price of €21.82 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 32.53, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 14.77 and 233.5% above the Education industry median of 9.76. Universal Technical Institute's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 32.53 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Technical Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €21.82 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.71.
GuruFocus considers Universal Technical Institute to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:UTI:
EV-to-EBIT: 32.53 (120% above median its 10-year median of 14.77)
GF Value™: €24.71 vs. price of €21.82 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 233.5% above the Education median (#172 of 200)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UTI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 which includes Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, Corporate. 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.
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