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
What is the price of FA stocks?
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%.
Is First Advantage a good stock to buy?
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%.
Is FA a buy, sell or hold?
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
What are the forecast for FA stock price target?
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
Wallstreet Target Price 21.8 15.4%
Analysts Target Price 16.1 -15.1%
ValueRay Target Price 19.7 4%