UTI (Universal Technical Institute) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% 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
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Technical Institute Profitability Rank?

Universal Technical Institute UTI -2.67% 85 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% 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 Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Universal Technical Institute's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.48%. As of today, Universal Technical Institute's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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UTI vs PRDO, MH, DAO: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Universal Technical Institute Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Universal Technical Institute has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Universal Technical Institute's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=3.245 / 218.907
=1.48 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Universal Technical Institute has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Universal Technical Institute's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Universal Technical Institute's Profitability Rank too high?
Universal Technical Institute's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to PRDO and MH?
Universal Technical Institute's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, Universal Technical Institute's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Education company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Education industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. Universal Technical Institute's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% 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 Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the current Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 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:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (20% 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.
85GF Score

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