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    Is Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Overvalued As Shares Trade Above Analyst Fair Value?

    Simply Wall St·07/15/2026 11:24:46
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    Recent Price Action and Business Snapshot

    Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has drawn investor attention after recent trading, with the stock closing at $46.65 and showing mixed short term moves along with longer term gains over the past year and past 3 months.

    The company operates transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs in the United States through its UTI and Concorde segments, generating $868.986 million in revenue and $42.679 million in net income.

    See our latest analysis for Universal Technical Institute.

    Short term momentum for Universal Technical Institute has cooled, with the share price down 2.91% over 1 day and 8.89% over 7 days. However, the 30 day and year to date share price returns of 19.19% and 87.8%, alongside a very large 5 year total shareholder return, point to a stock that has already rewarded long term holders and may be seeing expectations and risk perceptions reset after a strong run.

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    Bulls point to Universal Technical Institute’s rapid multi year shareholder returns and expanding education footprint, while bears highlight the recent pullback and discount to analyst targets. So which case does the current valuation actually support next?

    Most Popular Narrative: 10% Overvalued

    Universal Technical Institute is trading at $46.65 against a most-followed fair value narrative of $42.50, so the market price currently sits above that modeled anchor while analysts focus on execution against growth and margin goals.

    The analysts have a consensus price target of $42.5 for Universal Technical Institute based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors.

    However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of $49.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just $38.0.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Investors may be curious what earnings path and margin profile sit behind that gap between price and fair value. The narrative leans heavily on compounding earnings, steady revenue expansion and a rich future multiple. The key question is how those pieces interact over time and what that implies for where Universal Technical Institute could settle on valuation.

    Result: Fair Value of $42.50 (OVERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, there are still clear pressure points for Universal Technical Institute, including higher expansion spending that may not align with enrollment, as well as the risk of tighter federal student aid rules.

    Find out about the key risks to this Universal Technical Institute narrative.

    Next Steps

    Given the mix of optimism and caution around Universal Technical Institute, it makes sense to look at the full picture now and decide where you stand based on the balance of potential downside and upside, starting with the 1 key reward and 2 important warning signs.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.