FA 📈 First Advantage - Overview
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US31846B1089
FA: Background Checks, Identity Verification, Screening Solutions, Compliance Tools
First Advantage Corporation operates as a global provider of employment background screening, identity verification, and related solutions, catering to a diverse range of clients worldwide. The company's product portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of pre-onboarding solutions, including comprehensive criminal background checks, drug and health screenings, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling services, identity checks, and advanced biometric fraud mitigation tools. Additionally, it offers education and work history verification, driver records and compliance checks, healthcare credentials verification, executive screening, and other specialized screening products. These solutions are designed to facilitate informed hiring decisions, mitigate potential risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
The company also extends its offerings to post-onboarding solutions, which include continuous criminal records monitoring, healthcare sanctions tracking, motor vehicle records checks, social media screening, and global sanctions and licenses verification. Furthermore, First Advantage provides a range of other products and services, such as fleet and vehicle compliance management, hiring tax credits and incentives, resident and tenant screening, and investigative research. By leveraging its comprehensive suite of products and solutions, the company enables personnel across various functions, including recruiting, human resources, risk management, compliance, vendor management, safety, and security, to make more effective decisions and drive business outcomes. Its client base spans global enterprises, mid-sized companies, and small businesses, underscoring the versatility and adaptability of its solutions.
First Advantage Corporation, formerly known as Fastball Intermediate, Inc., underwent a name change in March 2021, marking a significant milestone in its evolution. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the human resource and employment services sector. With its common stock listed under the ISIN US31846B1089 and classified under the GICS Sub Industry of Human Resource & Employment Services, First Advantage is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex needs of its clients. For more information, please visit the company's website at https://fadv.com.
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FA Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 3,311m |
Sector | Industrials |
Industry | Specialty Business Services |
GiC Sub-Industry | Human Resource & Employment Services |
IPO / Inception | 2021-06-23 |
FA Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | 17.6% |
Fundamental | 21.9% |
Dividend | 5.50% |
Rel. Strength Industry | -23.3 |
Analysts | 3.89/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 17.67 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 24.01 USD |
FA Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 0.00% |
Yield on Cost 5y | % |
Annual Growth 5y | -100.00% |
Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
FA Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -21.5% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 74% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 13.6% |
CAGR 5y | 1.83% |
CAGR/Mean DD 5y | 0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.46 |
Alpha | -20.92 |
Beta | 1.30 |
Volatility | 30.43% |
Current Volume | 218.4k |
Average Volume 20d | 925k |
As of December 27, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 18.91 with a total of 218,430 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.78%, over one month by -4.16%, over three months by -3.52% and over the past year by +15.02%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, First Advantage is currently (December 2024) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 21.86 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of FA as of December 2024 is 17.67. This means that FA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.56%.
First Advantage has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.89. Therefor, it is recommend to buy FA.
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 4
- Hold: 3
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, FA First Advantage will be worth about 19.7 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 18.91. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +3.97%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 21.8 | 15.4% |
Analysts Target Price | 16.1 | -15.1% |
ValueRay Target Price | 19.7 | 4% |