First Advantage Corporation (FA) — Stock Score Summary

First Advantage Corporation (FA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 54/100 based on Quality (45/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. First Advantage Corporation, a US-based provider of background screening services, appears to be a quality business with a recurring revenue model. However, it lacks a sufficiently direct, strong, and asymmetric macro tailwind within our defined themes for the next 18 months to justify a high-conviction 'APPROVE' for a concentrated portfolio.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$15.90
Market Cap$2.7B
P/E (TTM)305.80
P/E (Forward)10.70
Price/Book2.04
Return on Equity0.7%
Return on Invested Capital3.6%
Debt/Equity159.75
Gross Margin45.5%
Operating Margin8.8%
Revenue Growth8.6%
Free Cash Flow$193M

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 54/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (45), Value (42), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does First Advantage Corporation have an economic moat?
First Advantage Corporation (FA) has a Quality factor score of 45/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 54/100. 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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