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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Universal Technical Institute's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.87%.
Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI) 5-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Universal Technical Institute 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Universal Technical Institute 5-Year RORE % 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.
STU:UTI vs PRDO, MH, DAO: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Universal Technical Institute's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Technical Institute's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Technical Institute's 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Jun. 2026 and 5-year before.
Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI) has a 5-Year RORE % of 1.87 as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #109 out of 208 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Universal Technical Institute's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Universal Technical Institute's current 5-Year RORE % is 1.87. The Education industry median 5-Year RORE % is 3.50. Universal Technical Institute's value of 1.87 is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #109 out of 208 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year RORE % compare to PRDO and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #109 out of 208 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Universal Technical Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 3.50. Universal Technical Institute's value of 1.87 is 46.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for an Education company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Education companies is 3.50, based on 208 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Technical Institute's current 5-Year RORE % of 1.87 is 46.5% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Universal Technical Institute and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Technical Institute's current 5-Year RORE % is 1.87. 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 5-Year RORE % is 1.87 and 46.5% below the Education industry median of 3.50. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Technical Institute (STU:UTI), the current 5-Year RORE % is 1.87 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 (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:
5-Year RORE %: 1.87
GF Value™: €24.71 vs. price of €21.82 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% below the Education median (#109 of 208)
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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