XWELL (NASDAQ:XWEL – Get Free Report) and Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI – Get Free Report) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
8.7% of XWELL shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.7% of Universal Technical Institute shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.1% of XWELL shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of Universal Technical Institute shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares XWELL and Universal Technical Institute’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| XWELL | -82.90% | -1,091.48% | -119.50% |
| Universal Technical Institute | 3.88% | 10.18% | 4.02% |
Analyst Recommendations
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| XWELL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Universal Technical Institute | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2.57 |
Universal Technical Institute has a consensus target price of $42.33, indicating a potential upside of 79.29%. Given Universal Technical Institute’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Universal Technical Institute is more favorable than XWELL.
Volatility & Risk
XWELL has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Universal Technical Institute has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares XWELL and Universal Technical Institute”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| XWELL | $28.28 million | 0.26 | -$16.99 million | ($5.32) | -0.13 |
| Universal Technical Institute | $883.60 million | 1.47 | $63.02 million | $0.62 | 38.08 |
Universal Technical Institute has higher revenue and earnings than XWELL. XWELL is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Universal Technical Institute, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Universal Technical Institute beats XWELL on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About XWELL
XWELL, Inc. provides health and wellness services in airport and off airport marketplaces in the United States and internationally. It operates in four segments: XpresSpa, XpresTest, Naples Wax Center, and Treat. The XpresSpa segment traveler's spa services, including massage, nail, and skin care services, as well as spa and travel products. The XpresTest segment offers diagnostic COVID-19 tests at XpresCheck Wellness Centers in airports, to airport employees and to the traveling public but has transitioned to the CDC's bio-surveillance program; and provides marketing support through HyperPointe business to various health and health-related channels. The Napple Wax Center segment offers skincare and cometic products, as well as face and body waxing services. The Treat segment provides access to wellness services for travelers at on-site centers, consisting of self-guided yoga, meditation, and low impact weight exercises programs. The company offers its services through stores, kiosks, and online. The company was formerly known as XpresSpa Group, Inc. and changed its name to XWELL, Inc. in October 2022. XWELL, Inc. is based in New York, New York.
About Universal Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs in the United States. The company operates in two segments, UTI and Concorde. It offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs under various brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. The company also provides manufacturer specific advanced training programs, including student paid electives at its campuses; and manufacturer or dealer sponsored training at various campuses and dedicated training centers. It serves students, partners, and communities by providing education and support services in various fields. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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