Valuation dashboard for First Advantage Corporation (FA) with P/E 144.56, P/B 2.78, EV/EBITDA 12.63 and dividend yield 0.00%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Industrials companies.
First Advantage Corporation (FA) is a global technology firm that delivers solutions centered on human capital, specializing in verification, screening, safety protocols, and regulatory adherence. The company provides an extensive array of services both before and after an individual joins an organization.
Analysis Summary
First Advantage Corporation reported revenue of $1.57B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 25.3%.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 36.3%, operating margin 10.8%, net margin 1.5%.
At $21.25 (closing price, October 29, 2026), FA trades at a P/E of 144.56 and an ROE of 1.93%. Market capitalisation stands at $3.6B.
Balance sheet quality for FA: current ratio of 2.4. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 144.56 |
| Price / Book | 2.78 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $68.52 |
| vs Current Price | +222.5% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA | First Advantage Corporation | $3.6B | 144.56 | 2.78 | 1.9% |
| EFX | Equifax Inc. | $21.1B | 28.98 | 4.62 | 16.5% |
| ULS | UL Solutions Inc. | $14.6B | 29.23 | 9.51 | 37.5% |
| MMS | Maximus, Inc. | $3.3B | 9.28 | 1.87 | 21.7% |
| 0HYJ.L | Cintas Corporation | $89.1B | 43.68 | 17.23 | 42.1% |
| CTAS | Cintas Corporation | $86.6B | 43.01 | 16.36 | 42.1% |
| TRI.TO | Thomson Reuters Corporation | $70.5B | 30.73 | 4.54 | 14.3% |
| RELX | RELX Plc | $68.1B | 23.03 | 41.88 | 125.5% |
Price
| Price | $21.25 (closing price, October 29, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $3.6B |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 1.93% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 3.42% |
| Return on Assets | 0.67% |
| Gross Margin | 36.27% |
| Operating Margin | 10.76% |
| Net Margin | 1.51% |
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