Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Universal Technical Institute Hold (4.4 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is UTI's P/E ratio?

Universal Technical Institute trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 32.1.

When does UTI report earnings?

Universal Technical Institute's next scheduled report is on Nov 18, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.33.

What is the UTI price target?

The median analyst price target from 6 analysts is $37.50, with a range of $30.00 – $45.00.

Is UTI Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Universal Technical Institute as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

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Universal Technical Institute (UTI)

Consumer Defensive · Education Training Services · NYSE

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Education Training Services industry. It has a market capitalization of $1.10B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 32.1 and a free-cash-flow yield of 5.0%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 14.1% and free cash flow per share fell 17.8%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.4 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.4/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Lagging · -29.5% over 12 months ex. last

Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Shariah Compliant

Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Off its high

-61.2%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$1.10B
Trailing P/E	32.1
Price / book	3.2
Price / sales	1.2
FCF yield	5.0%
Dividend yield	—
Gross margin	48.1%
Operating margin	5.0%
Net margin	3.9%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+14.1%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+25.9%
EPS growth (YoY)	+52.7%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-17.8%
Beta	1.2
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Consumer Defensive
Industry	Education Training Services

UTI earnings

Next report: Nov 18, 2026 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.33). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 3 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Aug 5, 2026	$0.04	$0.02	+100.0%	$218.91M
Q2 2026	May 6, 2026	$0.01	—	—	$221.40M
Q1 2026	Feb 4, 2026	$0.23	$0.14	+64.3%	$220.84M
Q4 2025	Nov 19, 2025	$0.34	$0.26	+30.8%	$222.44M

UTI analyst price target

Median target $37.50 from 6 analysts, ranging $30.00 – $45.00.

Education Training Services peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
EDU	New Oriental Education & Technology Group	$8.53B	14.2
TAL	TAL Education Group	$5.64B	7.3
LAUR	Laureate Education	$4.56B	13.3
CVSA	Covista	$3.67B	12.7
LRN	Stride	$3.15B	9.1
LOPE	Grand Canyon Education	$3.00B	12.2
DAO	Youdao	$2.38B	109.5
MH	McGraw Hill	$2.08B	5.6

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UTI FAQ

Is UTI a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Universal Technical Institute Hold (4.4 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is UTI's P/E ratio?: Universal Technical Institute trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 32.1.
When does UTI report earnings?: Universal Technical Institute's next scheduled report is on Nov 18, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.33.
What is the UTI price target?: The median analyst price target from 6 analysts is $37.50, with a range of $30.00 – $45.00.
Is UTI Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Universal Technical Institute as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.