Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
UTIConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer defensive sector, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. focuses on Education & Training Services services and products. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Valued at $1.20B, UTI is a small-cap name in its sector. provides transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs in the United States.
Market Cap
$1.20B
Beta
1.19
P/E (TTM)
35.82
P/E (Fwd)
23.49
EPS (TTM)
$0.61
EPS (Fwd)
$0.93
ROE
10.5%
ROA
3.5%
Cash
$170.6M
Total Debt
$359.5M
Free CF
-$4.5M
52W Change
-36.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where UTI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, UTI finished 37.51% below its 150-day moving average ($33.30) and 36.07% below its 200-day moving average ($32.55). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is UTI overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, UTI's RSI(14) was 79.5, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. carries $359.5M in total debt against $170.6M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 2.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$4.5M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 10.5% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $418.8M (2022) to $835.6M (2025), reflecting a 100% increase over the period.
The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing UTI's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.