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About First Advantage
First Advantage Corp is a provider of employment background screening and verification solutions. Its reportable segments are First Advantage Americas, First Advantage International, and Sterling. Maximum revenue is generated from the First Advantage Americas segment, which performs various background checks and compliance services across all phases of the workforce lifecycle, from pre-onboarding services to post-onboarding and ongoing monitoring services, covering employees, contractors, contingent workers, tenants, and drivers. The company delivers solutions across multiple industry verticals in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States.
Ticker
$FA
Sector
Primary listing
Industry
Professional Services
Headquarters
Employees
10,000
ISIN
US31846B1089
Website
First Advantage Metrics
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$2.9B
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-$0.95
1.22
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Price and volume
Market cap
$2.9B
Beta
1.22
52-week high
$20.28
52-week low
$12.32
Average daily volume
1M
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.958
Quick ratio
1.834
Long term debt to equity
166.205
Total debt to equity
168.405
Interest coverage (TTM)
-0.52%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
123.722
Gross margin (TTM)
46.98%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-14.21%
Operating margin (TTM)
-5.17%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
0.48%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$100,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
-1.23%
Return on equity (TTM)
-13.59%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.45
Price to book
2.23
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-1.58
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-92.844
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-1.08%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-17.70%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
37.97%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-521.39%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
10.72%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
42.22%
What the Analysts think about First Advantage
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for First Advantage stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
First Advantage's acquisition of Sterling Check for $2.2 billion is expected to generate at least $50 million in cost savings and create a combined entity with approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue, enhancing its market position. (reuters.com)
The company's focus on integrating new technology solutions, including AI-driven automation, positions it to drive growth and improve operational efficiency. (reuters.com)
Analysts have set an average 12-month price target of $53.29 for First Advantage, indicating potential upside from its current trading price. (americanbankingnews.com)
First Advantage's stock reached a new 52-week low of $12.80 in March 2025, reflecting potential investor concerns about the company's performance. (techdows.com)
Barclays downgraded First Advantage's stock rating to 'Equal Weight' and lowered the price target to $15.00, suggesting limited near-term growth prospects. (defenseworld.net)
Wolfe Research downgraded First Advantage from 'Outperform' to 'Peer Perform,' indicating a more cautious outlook on the company's future performance. (americanbankingnews.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for First Advantage stock?
First Advantage (FA) has a market cap of $2.9B as of June 28, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for First Advantage stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for First Advantage (FA) stock is 0 as of June 28, 2025.
Does First Advantage stock pay dividends?
No, First Advantage (FA) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of June 28, 2025.
When is the next First Advantage dividend payment date?
First Advantage (FA) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for First Advantage?
First Advantage (FA) has a beta rating of 1.22. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.