UTI (Universal Technical Institute) Growth Rank: 9 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 80% Above Median

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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 Growth Rank?

Universal Technical Institute UTI -2.67% 85 Growth Rank is 9 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 5.00. 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.

Universal Technical Institute has the Growth Rank of 9.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Universal Technical Institute Growth Rank Related Terms

UTI vs PRDO, MH, DAO: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Technical Institute's Growth Rank falls into.


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What does a Growth Rank of 9 mean?
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has a Growth Rank of 9 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Universal Technical Institute's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Universal Technical Institute's Growth Rank too high?
Universal Technical Institute's current Growth Rank of 9 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to PRDO and MH?
Universal Technical Institute's Growth Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, Universal Technical Institute's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 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 Growth Rank for an Education company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Education industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. Universal Technical Institute's current Growth Rank is 9, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Growth Rank is 9, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the current Growth Rank is 9 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:

  • Growth Rank: 9 (80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • 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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