What is First Advantage Corporation's (FA) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for First Advantage Corporation (FA) is 71/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (42), Value (36), and Momentum (87) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does First Advantage Corporation have an economic moat?

First Advantage Corporation (FA) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is First Advantage Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for First Advantage Corporation (FA) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 71/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is First Advantage Corporation in?

First Advantage Corporation (FA) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Business Services industry (United States).

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First Advantage Corporation · Industrials · United States · $3.6B · Avg Vol: $44M/d

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P/E (TTM)

142.5x

ROE

1.9%

D/E

1.6x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

First Advantage Corporation is a global provider of technology-driven background check and drug screening solutions for employers. It offers a comprehensive suite of services including criminal background checks, employment verification, and drug testing to facilitate hiring decisions. The company is a market leader in its sector, benefiting from a vast database, advanced analytics, and extensive regulatory compliance expertise, serving a wide array of industries.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	810.0M	763.8M	860.2M	1.6B	24.8%	1.7B	1.7B	1.8B	7.5%
EPS	0.43	0.26	-0.74	-0.20	-39.5%	0.15	—	—	—
Shares	148.7M	145.1M	173.2M	174.2M	+17.1%	171.8M	—	—	—
Debt	569.5M	567.7M	2.2B	2.1B	54.2%	2.0B	—	—	—
Equity	1.1B	906.7M	1.3B	1.3B	5.3%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	212.8M	162.8M	28.2M	195.1M	-2.8%	261.3M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-48.6M	-66.8M	-1.7B	-54.1M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-59.2M	-273.6M	1.6B	-70.8M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+1.8%

SMA 50SMA 200

$20.42

RSI (14)

41.7

52W High

$25.15

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

4.9%29.5

ROE

1.9%21.6

GP/Assets

19.6%56.7

Op. Margin

12.8%70.2

FCF/Assets

5.4%66.2

Piotroski

534.1

Int. Cover

1.3x16.7

D/E Ratio

1.58x9.5

Current Ratio

2.53x74.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

142.5x5.3

EV/EBITDA

12.8x46.7

P/FCF

17.4x56.4

P/B

2.8x36.4

P/S

2.2x37.8

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

81%62.5

RS 6M

69%95.1

SMA 50/200

1.36x96.9

EPS Rev 4W

+5.1%88.5

EPS Rev 12W

+5.4%84.6

EPS Improve

+904%97.6

Q Growth

5392%99.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$3.6B

P/E (Forward)

14.2x

Gross Margin

45.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of FA are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
FA	First Advantage Corporation(you)	$3.6B	71	Buy
MMS	Maximus, Inc.	$3.1B	75	Buy
AZZ	AZZ Inc.	$4.2B	66	Buy
DLB	Dolby Laboratories, Inc.	$5.8B	66	Buy
CBZ	CBIZ, Inc.	$3.0B	60	Hold
ABM	ABM Industries Incorporated	$2.8B	83	Strong Buy
ARMK	Aramark	$15.3B	68	Buy
UNF	UniFirst Corporation	$5.1B	45	Hold
KODK	Eastman Kodak Company	$885M	65	Buy
AMTM	Amentum Holdings, Inc.	$5.0B	42	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.2%

First Advantage Corporation (FA): Stock Score Summary

First Advantage Corporation (FA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (42/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (87/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$20.42
Market Cap	$3.6B
P/E (TTM)	142.53
P/E (Forward)	14.20
Price/Book	2.83
Return on Equity	1.9%
Return on Invested Capital	4.9%
Debt/Equity	1.58x
Gross Margin	45.2%
Operating Margin	12.8%
Revenue Growth	14.9%
Free Cash Flow	$208M

First Advantage Corporation operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Advantage Corporation’s (FA) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for First Advantage Corporation (FA) is 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (42), Value (36), and Momentum (87) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does First Advantage Corporation have an economic moat?: First Advantage Corporation (FA) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is First Advantage Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for First Advantage Corporation (FA) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 71/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is First Advantage Corporation in?: First Advantage Corporation (FA) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Business Services industry (United States).