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Universal Technical InstituteUTI -2.67%85 EV-to-OCF is 21.14 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 10.25. GuruFocus rates UTI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, Universal Technical Institute ranks worse than 84.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Technical Institute's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
UTI'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.31 Med: 10.25 Max: 73.13
Current: 21.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Universal Technical Institute was 73.13. The lowest was -17.31. And the median was 10.25.
UTI's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 84.47% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.43
vs UTI: 21.14
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Universal Technical Institute's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Universal Technical Institute's share price for today is $25.15.
Universal Technical Institute's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.620.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Universal Technical Institute EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Universal Technical Institute EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Technical Institute's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Technical Institute's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Universal Technical Institute's current Enterprise Value is $1,575.0 Mil.
Universal Technical Institute's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $74.5 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 (UTI) has a EV-to-OCF of 21.14 as of Aug. 15, 2026. This is 106% above median its historical median of 10.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #223 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Universal Technical Institute's EV-to-OCF too high?
Universal Technical Institute's current EV-to-OCF of 21.14 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 10.25. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.43. Universal Technical Institute's value of 21.14 is 228.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #223 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Technical Institute has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Technical Institute's EV-to-OCF compare to PRDO and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #223 out of 264 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Universal Technical Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.43. Universal Technical Institute's value of 21.14 is 228.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.25 vs. the industry median of 6.43, 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-OCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Education companies is 6.43, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Technical Institute's current EV-to-OCF of 21.14 is 228.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Technical Institute's current EV-to-OCF is 21.14, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 10.25. 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 (UTI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.48, compared to a current price of $25.15 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 21.14, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 10.25 and 228.8% above the Education industry median of 6.43. Universal Technical Institute's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the current EV-to-OCF is 21.14 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 (UTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Technical Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.15 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.48.
GuruFocus considers Universal Technical Institute to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UTI:
EV-to-OCF: 21.14 (106% above median its 10-year median of 10.25)
GF Value™: $28.48 vs. price of $25.15 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 228.8% above the Education median (#223 of 264)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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