What Is Universal Technical Institute I (UTI) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Universal Technical Institute I's intrinsic value is estimated at $12.62. Trading at its current price of $46.65, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 13 of 13 models flag downside risk, projecting an average implied return of -73.0%. Model dispersion is worth noting: PWERM targets $41.80 (-10.4%), versus EPV at $1.86 (-96.0%). This +85.6% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About UTI?
13 of 13 models are currently active for UTI. All 13 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. The Bayesian DCF estimates UTI's intrinsic value at $17.08, implying -63.4% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does UTI Rank in Services-Educational Services?
Among 41 Services-Educational Services stocks, UTI ranks #17 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 7.8/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 7.8 indicates above-average quality.
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Universal Technical Institute I operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is UTI a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns UTI a score of 24/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for Universal Technical Institute I. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Universal Technical Institute I scores 7.8 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +85.6% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every UTI valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across UTI's 13 active models, average confidence is 47%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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