Universal Technical Valuation

UTI Stock  USD 27.08  0.78  2.97%   
At this time, the company appears to be undervalued. Universal Technical has a current Real Value of $29.79 per share. The regular price of the company is $27.08. Our model measures the value of Universal Technical from inspecting the company fundamentals such as Shares Outstanding of 55.02 M, return on equity of 0.17, and Operating Margin of 0.07 % as well as reviewing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Universal Technical's valuation include:
Price Book
4.3078
Enterprise Value
1.6 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
11.5419
Price Sales
1.6924
Forward PE
34.6021
Undervalued
Today
27.08
Please note that Universal Technical's price fluctuation is not too volatile at this time. Calculation of the real value of Universal Technical is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Universal Technical's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since Universal Technical is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Universal Stock. However, Universal Technical's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  27.08 Real  29.79 Target  37.33 Hype  27.07
The intrinsic value of Universal Technical's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow or dividend analysis. That value may differ from its market price, which is determined by factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, headlines, and other external factors that may influence Universal Technical's stock price.
29.79
Real Value
33.89
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Universal Technical Institute helps investors to forecast how Universal stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Universal Technical more accurately as focusing exclusively on Universal Technical's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
0.100.140.17
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
22.9727.0731.17
Details
6 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
33.9737.3341.44
Details
When choosing an evaluation method for Universal Technical, ensure it is appropriate for the firm given its current financial situation and market classification. If more than one evaluation category is relevant, we suggest using all methods to arrive at a better estimate.

Universal Technical Cash

153.79 Million

Universal Revenue by Product

Universal Technical Total Value Analysis

Universal Technical Institute is at this time anticipated to have company total value of 1.57 B with market capitalization of 1.45 B, debt of 278.9 M, and cash on hands of 127.36 M. Please note that company total value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting gimmicks. We encourage investors to carefully check all of the Universal Technical fundamentals before making security assessment based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
1.57 B
1.45 B
278.9 M
127.36 M

Universal Technical Investor Information

About 97.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of Universal Technical was at this time reported as 6.11. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 2.31. Universal Technical last dividend was issued on the 17th of March 2016. Universal Technical Institute is doing better financially today then in previous quarter. It has a moderate probability of reporting better financial numbers in March.

Universal Technical Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Universal Technical has an asset utilization ratio of 101.15 percent. This signifies that the Company is making $1.01 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Universal Technical Institute is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Universal Technical Profitability Analysis

Taking into consideration Universal Technical's profitability measurements, Universal Technical Institute is yielding more profit at this time then in previous quarter. It has a moderate probability of reporting better profitability numbers in March. Profitability indicators assess Universal Technical's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
2001-12-31
Previous Quarter
18.8 M
Current Value
12.8 M
Quarterly Volatility
7.3 M
 
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As of now, Universal Technical's Gross Profit is increasing as compared to previous years. The Universal Technical's current Pretax Profit Margin is estimated to increase to 0.12, while Operating Profit Margin is projected to decrease to 0.07.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.530.57
Significantly Down
Slightly volatile
For Universal Technical profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of Universal Technical to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well Universal Technical utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between Universal Technical's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of Universal Technical over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

Universal Technical Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

The next projected EPS of Universal Technical is estimated to be 0.145 with future projections ranging from a low of 0.1 to a high of 0.17. Universal Technical's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 0.96. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Universal Technical Institute is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Universal Technical is projected to generate 0.145 in earnings per share on the 30th of June 2026. Universal Technical earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Universal Technical EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Universal Technical's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Universal Technical, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

Universal Technical Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Universal Technical's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Universal Technical is estimated to be 0.145 with the future projection ranging from a low of 0.1 to a high of 0.17. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Universal Technical Institute is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
0.0
0.10
Lowest
Expected EPS
0.145
0.17
Highest

Universal Technical Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Universal Technical's value are higher than the current market price of the Universal Technical stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Universal Technical is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Universal Technical's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 30th of June 2026Current EPS (TTM)
651.82%
0.0
0.145
0.96

Universal Technical Ownership Allocation

Universal Technical shows a total of 55.02 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Universal Technical outstanding shares are owned by institutional holders. These institutional investors are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to take positions in Universal Technical to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutions are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Universal Technical. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Universal Technical Institute as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Also note that roughly one hundred twenty-one thousand fourty-five invesors are currently shorting Universal Technical expressing very little confidence in its future performance.

Universal Technical Profitability Analysis

The company reported the last year's revenue of 835.62 M. Total Income to common stockholders was 63.02 M with profit before taxes, overhead, and interest of 481.78 M.

About Universal Technical Valuation

An absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to Universal Stock, attempts to find the value of Universal Technical based on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Universal Technical's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, such as dividends, operating cash flow, and various types of growth rates, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Universal Technical's intrinsic value. In some cases, mostly for established, large-cap companies, we also incorporate more traditional valuation methods such as dividend discount, discounted cash flow, or asset-based models. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Universal Technical. We calculate exposure to Universal Technical's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Universal Technical's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit477.4 M501.3 M
Pretax Profit Margin 0.10  0.12 
Operating Profit Margin 0.11  0.07 
Net Profit Margin 0.07  0.07 
Gross Profit Margin 0.57  0.53 

Universal Technical Growth Indicators

Growth stocks usually refer to those companies expected to grow sales and earnings faster than the market average. Growth stocks typically don't pay dividends, often look expensive, and usually trading at a high P/E ratio. Nevertheless, such valuations could be relatively cheap if the company continues to grow, which will drive the share price up. However, since most investors are paying a high price for a growth stock, based on expectations, if those expectations are not fully realized, growth stocks can see dramatic declines.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding55.6 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.425
Forward Price Earnings34.6021

Universal Technical Current Valuation Indicators

Valuation refers to the process of determining the present value of Universal Technical Institute and all of its assets. It can be calculated using a number of techniques. As many analysts who try to value Universal we look at many different elements of the entity such as Universal's management, its prospective future earnings, the current market value of the company's assets, as well as its capital structure formation.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Universal Technical, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Universal Technical's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Universal Technical's worth.

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