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Universal Technical InstituteUTI -2.67%85 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.11% as of Jun. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 2.17. 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 265 Education companies, Universal Technical Institute ranks worse than 51.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Technical Institute's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
UTI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.21 Med: 2.17 Max: 8.53
Current: 4.39
During the past 13 years, Universal Technical Institute's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.53%. The lowest was -17.21%. And the median was 2.17%.
UTI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 51.7% of 265
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.49
vs UTI: 4.39
Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Universal Technical Institute Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Universal Technical Institute Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
UTI vs PRDO, MH, DAO: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Universal Technical Institute's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Technical Institute's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Technical Institute's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.11% mean?
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.11% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #137 out of 265 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Universal Technical Institute's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Universal Technical Institute's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.11% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.17. The Education industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.49. Universal Technical Institute's value of 1.11% is 75.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #137 out of 265 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PRDO and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #137 out of 265 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Universal Technical Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.49. Universal Technical Institute's value of 1.11% is 75.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 4.49, Universal Technical Institute has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.49, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Technical Institute's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.11% is 75.3% below 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Technical Institute's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.11%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 2.17. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.11%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 75.3% below the Education industry median of 4.49. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.11% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.11% (49% below median its 10-year median of 2.17)
GF Value™: $28.48 vs. price of $25.15 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.3% below the Education median (#137 of 265)
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 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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