UTI (Universal Technical Institute) FCF Yield %: -1.98 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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UTI Universal Technical Institute Inc UTI
85 GF Score
Price $25.15
GF Value $28.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Universal Technical Institute FCF Yield %?

Universal Technical Institute UTI -2.67% 85 FCF Yield % is -1.98 as of Aug. 15, 2026. 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 80.3% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Universal Technical Institute's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $-27.4 Mil, and Market Cap is $1,385.6 Mil. Therefore, Universal Technical Institute's FCF Yield % for today is -1.98%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Technical Institute's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

UTI' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.97   Med: -1.96   Max: 16.16
Current: -1.98


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Universal Technical Institute was 16.16%. The lowest was -55.97%. And the median was -1.96%.

UTI's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
80.3% of 264 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.82 vs UTI: -1.98

Universal Technical Institute's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -9.66%.


Universal Technical Institute FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Universal Technical Institute FCF Yield % Related Terms


Universal Technical Institute FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Technical Institute's FCF Yield % 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.

Universal Technical Institute FCF Yield % Chart

Universal Technical Institute Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.76 -18.19 -2.64 7.04 3.12

Universal Technical Institute Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
FCF Yield % 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 1.48 9.17 -5.45 -5.48 -3.59

UTI vs PRDO, MH, DAO: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Universal Technical Institute's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Technical Institute's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Technical Institute's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Universal Technical Institute FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Universal Technical Institute's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=55.352 / 1771.6965
=3.12%

Universal Technical Institute's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-21.149 * 4 / 2356.41315
=-3.59%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -1.98 mean?
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has a FCF Yield % of -1.98 as of Aug. 15, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #212 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Universal Technical Institute's FCF Yield % too high?
Universal Technical Institute's current FCF Yield % is -1.98. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #212 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 FCF Yield % compare to PRDO and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #212 out of 264 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Universal Technical Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 6.82. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Education company?
The median FCF Yield % among Education companies is 6.82, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Yield % is 6.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Technical Institute's current FCF Yield % is -1.98. 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 FCF Yield % is -1.98. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the current FCF Yield % is -1.98 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:

  • FCF Yield %: -1.98
  • GF Value™: $28.48 vs. price of $25.15 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges UTI:Germany
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 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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