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Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Universal Technical Institute Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Universal Technical Institute Forward PE Ratio 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.
Universal Technical Institute Forward PE Ratio Chart
Universal Technical Institute Annual Data
Trend
2022-09
2023-09
2024-09
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
9.65
16.39
17.48
32.07
Universal Technical Institute Quarterly Data
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
9.65
33.33
13.76
13.14
16.39
18.48
26.32
16.29
17.48
27.70
25.42
30.70
32.07
33.58
48.71
48.59
STU:UTI vs PRDO, MH, DAO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Universal Technical Institute's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Technical Institute's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Technical Institute's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Universal Technical Institute Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 34.65 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #90 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Universal Technical Institute's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Universal Technical Institute's current Forward PE Ratio is 34.65. The Education industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.02. Universal Technical Institute's value of 34.65 is 214.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #90 out of 100 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to PRDO and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #90 out of 100 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Universal Technical Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.02. Universal Technical Institute's value of 34.65 is 214.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Education company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Education companies is 11.02, based on 100 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Technical Institute's current Forward PE Ratio of 34.65 is 214.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Technical Institute's current Forward PE Ratio is 34.65. 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 Forward PE Ratio is 34.65 and 214.6% above the Education industry median of 11.02. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 34.65 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:
Forward PE Ratio: 34.65
GF Value™: €24.71 vs. price of €21.82 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 214.6% above the Education median (#90 of 100)
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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