UTI (Universal Technical Institute) Tariff Resilience Score: 9/10 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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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 Tariff Resilience Score?

Universal Technical Institute UTI -2.67% 85 Tariff Resilience Score is 9 as of Aug. 15, 2026. 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 259 Education companies, Universal Technical Institute ranks better than 99.61% on this metric.

Universal Technical Institute has the Tariff Resilience Score of 9, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

Universal Technical Institute has UTI, an educational institution, has minimal exposure to tariffs as its operations are primarily domestic and service-oriented, with no significant reliance on international trade.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Universal Technical Institute might have Highly Resilient.

Universal Technical Institute  (NYSE:UTI) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Universal Technical Institute Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

UTI vs PRDO, MH, DAO: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Technical Institute's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 9 mean?
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 9 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #1 out of 259 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Universal Technical Institute's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Universal Technical Institute's current Tariff Resilience Score is 9. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #1 out of 259 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Tariff Resilience Score compare to PRDO and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Universal Technical Institute ranks #1 out of 259 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Universal Technical Institute in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for an Education company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Education industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Universal Technical Institute's current Tariff Resilience Score is 9. 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 Tariff Resilience Score is 9. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the current Tariff Resilience Score 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:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 9
  • 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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