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First Advantage Corp (FA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/11/2025: FA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $19
1 Year Target Price $19
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 6 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -36.77% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/11/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.99B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 19 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 19 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 1.3 | 52 Weeks Range 12.32 - 20.79 | Updated Date 07/12/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.32 - 20.79 | Updated Date 07/12/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.96 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -14.21% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.15% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.23% | Return on Equity (TTM) -13.59% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 18.69 | Enterprise Value 4964517307 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.86 |
Enterprise Value 4964517307 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.86 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.75 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 40.25 | Shares Outstanding 173674000 | Shares Floating 79504277 |
Shares Outstanding 173674000 | Shares Floating 79504277 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.4 | Percent Institutions 106.35 |
Upturn AI SWOT
First Advantage Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
First Advantage Corp. was founded in 2003. It has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become a leading global provider of technology solutions for screening, identity, and compliance.
Core Business Areas
- Screening Solutions: Provides background screening, identity, and verification services to help organizations make informed hiring decisions and mitigate risk.
- Compliance Solutions: Offers solutions to help companies comply with regulatory requirements related to background checks, drug testing, and other compliance obligations.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes Scott Staples (CEO). The company operates with a functional organizational structure across sales, marketing, technology, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Background Screening: Comprehensive background checks for employment, including criminal history, education verification, and employment verification. Market share data unavailable. Competitors include Sterling, Checkr, Accurate Background, and HireRight.
- Identity Verification: Solutions to verify the identity of individuals during onboarding or other critical processes. Market share data unavailable. Competitors include Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax.
- Compliance Management: Helps organizations manage and track compliance requirements related to screening. Market share data unavailable. Competitors include similar companies that make background screening tools or create products that make compliance procedures easier.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The background screening industry is growing, driven by increasing regulatory scrutiny, heightened security concerns, and the need for reliable information for hiring decisions.
Positioning
First Advantage is a leading player in the screening industry, with a strong reputation for technology and customer service. Competitive advantages include its global reach and integrated technology platform.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Estimated TAM is several billion USD globally. First Advantage is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global presence
- Integrated technology platform
- Strong brand reputation
- Comprehensive suite of services
- Large customer base
Weaknesses
- Dependence on economic conditions
- Intense competition
- Potential for data security breaches
- Risk of regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Development of new products and services
- Increased demand for compliance solutions
- Adoption of advanced technologies like AI and machine learning
- Acquisitions of smaller players
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Data privacy regulations
- Technological obsolescence
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- STER
- CHKR
- HURN
Competitive Landscape
First Advantage faces strong competition from established players and emerging startups. Its competitive advantage lies in its global reach and comprehensive suite of services. However, competitors might have innovative solutions or are focused on niche markets.
Major Acquisitions
LexisNexis Screening Solutions
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded offerings and increased market share.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Data unavailable, access to live data is needed. Please provide financial data to continue.
Future Projections: Data unavailable, access to live data is needed. Please provide financial data to continue.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on innovation in compliance areas and improvements to automated technology.
Summary
First Advantage is a significant player in the background screening industry with a wide array of services and a global presence. While well-positioned with competitive advantages in technology and a strong brand reputation, the company must navigate an evolving regulatory environment, intense competition, and cybersecurity threats. The future for the company depends on how it utilizes and adapts to technological advancements. Ultimately the strength of the company is reliant on the health of the global economy.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise. Financial data needs to be manually input to have a better view.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About First Advantage Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Atlanta, GA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-06-23 | CEO & Director Mr. Scott Staples | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Business Services | Full time employees 10000 | Website https://fadv.com |
Full time employees 10000 | Website https://fadv.com | ||
First Advantage Corporation provides employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions worldwide. It offers pre-onboarding products and solutions, such as criminal background checks, drug/health screening, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling, identity checks and biometric fraud mitigation tools, education/work history verification, driver records and compliance, healthcare credentials, executive screening, and other screening products. The company also provides post-onboarding solutions, including criminal records monitoring, I-9 verification, healthcare sanctions, motor vehicle records, social media screening, and global sanctions and licenses; and other products comprising fleet/vehicle compliance, hiring tax credits and incentives, resident/tenant screening, and investigative research. Its products and solutions are used by personnel in recruiting, human resources, risk, compliance, vendor management, safety, and/or security in global enterprises, mid-sized, and small companies. The company was formerly known as Fastball Intermediate, Inc. and changed its name to First Advantage Corporation in March 2021. First Advantage Corporation was founded in 2002 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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