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Universal Technical InstituteSTU:UTI -3.11%80 Median PS Value is €7.96 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates STU:UTI with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 106 Education companies, Universal Technical Institute ranks worse than 95.28% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Technical Institute's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
STU:UTI'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.97 Max: 4.68
Current: 2.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Universal Technical Institute was 4.68. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.97.
STU:UTI's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 95.28% of 106
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.795
vs STU:UTI: 2.74
Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Universal Technical Institute's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
21.82
/
7.96
=
2.74
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Universal Technical Institute Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value Chart
STU:UTI vs PRDO, MH, DAO: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Universal Technical Institute's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Technical Institute's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Technical Institute's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.5852.
Universal Technical Institute's Revenue per Share 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 €13.603.
* 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 Median PS Value of €7.96 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. This is 721% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Universal Technical Institute's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.15 to 4.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #101 out of 106 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is Universal Technical Institute's Median PS Value too high?
Universal Technical Institute's current Median PS Value of €7.96 is 721% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 4.68. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #101 out of 106 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 Median PS Value compare to PRDO and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #101 out of 106 companies for Median PS Value. This places Universal Technical Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.80. Historically, Universal Technical Institute's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.15 to 4.68 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for an Education company?
The median Median PS Value among Education companies is 0.80, based on 106 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Technical Institute's current Median PS Value is €7.96, which is 721% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. 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 Median PS Value is €7.96, which is 721% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI), the current Median PS Value is €7.96 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:
Median PS Value: €7.96 (721% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: €24.71 vs. price of €21.82 (11.7% below fair value)
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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