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First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA

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NASDAQ:FA
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Price: 10.87 USD -1.72% Market Closed
Market Cap: $1.9B

EV/EBIT

28.2
Current
3%
Cheaper
vs 3-y median of 29

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
28.2
=
Enterprise Value
$3.8B
/
EBIT
$132.5m

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
28.2
=
Enterprise Value
$3.8B
/
EBIT
$132.5m

Valuation Scenarios

First Advantage Corp is trading below its 3-year average

If EV/EBIT returns to its 3-Year Average (29), the stock would be worth $11.19 (3% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
2/4
Maximum Downside
-44%
Maximum Upside
+8%
Average Downside
16%
Scenario EV/EBIT Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 28.2 $10.87
0%
3-Year Average 29 $11.19
+3%
5-Year Average 30.5 $11.76
+8%
Industry Average 15.9 $6.13
-44%
Country Average 19.6 $7.57
-30%

Forward EV/EBIT
Today’s price vs future ebit

Today's Enterprise Value EBIT Forward EV/EBIT
$3.8B
/
Jan 2026
$132.5m
=
28.2
Current
$3.8B
/
Dec 2026
$241.8m
=
15.9
Forward
$3.8B
/
Dec 2027
$293.1m
=
13.1
Forward

Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBIT
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBIT P/E
US
First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA
1.9B USD 28.2 -54.4
JP
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:6098
10.2T JPY 16.7 22.1
NL
Randstad NV
AEX:RAND
4.6B EUR 10.7 15.6
CN
51job Inc
F:IWQ
3.9B EUR 39.9 49
CH
Adecco Group AG
SIX:ADEN
3.4B CHF 9.9 12.8
US
Robert Half Inc
SWB:RHJ
3.3B EUR 45.4 29.6
JP
Persol Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:2181
523.4B JPY 7.5 13.3
PL
Benefit Systems SA
WSE:BFT
11.8B PLN 19.4 22.3
US
Korn Ferry
NYSE:KFY
3.1B USD 7.2 12.1
JP
TechnoPro Holdings Inc
TSE:6028
502.9B JPY 19.2 30.7
CY
HeadHunter Group PLC
MOEX:HHRU
197.7B RUB 17.8 22.9
EV/EBIT Multiple
EBIT Growth EV/EBIT to Growth
US
F
First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA
Average EV/EBIT: 20.2
28.2
N/A N/A
JP
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:6098
16.7
N/A N/A
NL
R
Randstad NV
AEX:RAND
10.7
16%
0.7
CN
5
51job Inc
F:IWQ
39.9
N/A N/A
CH
A
Adecco Group AG
SIX:ADEN
9.9
11%
0.9
US
R
Robert Half Inc
SWB:RHJ
45.4
73%
0.6
JP
P
Persol Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:2181
7.5
N/A N/A
PL
B
Benefit Systems SA
WSE:BFT
19.4
29%
0.7
US
Korn Ferry
NYSE:KFY
7.2
10%
0.7
JP
TechnoPro Holdings Inc
TSE:6028
19.2
N/A N/A
CY
HeadHunter Group PLC
MOEX:HHRU
17.8
N/A N/A

Market Distribution

Higher than 71% of companies in the United States of America
Percentile
71th
Based on 8 638 companies
71th percentile
28.2
Low
0 — 13.6
Typical Range
13.6 — 27.8
High
27.8 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 13.6
Median 19.6
70th Percentile 27.8
Max 1 826 183.2

First Advantage Corp
Glance View

First Advantage Corp. has carved its niche in the business world as a preeminent provider of technology-driven human capital solutions. The company operates primarily in the realm of background screening, offering services that help businesses make informed hiring decisions. Utilizing a robust array of data, analytics, and cutting-edge technologies, First Advantage assists its clients by providing insights into candidates' backgrounds, including criminal checks, credit history, and employment verifications. These services are delivered through a highly scalable platform that efficiently integrates with employers' existing human resources systems, ensuring seamless and reliable access to critical information. This approach not only helps its clients mitigate risks associated with hiring but also enhances their hiring process's speed and efficacy. First Advantage's business model is fundamentally service-oriented, deriving revenue primarily from the fees charged for its comprehensive screening services. The firm benefits from a diversified customer base, spanning across various sectors such as healthcare, transportation, and financial services, which provides a steady revenue stream. Furthermore, the company continuously invests in technology, focusing on automation and artificial intelligence, which optimizes their operations, enhances the quality of their offerings, and broadens the scope of their analytics capabilities. These innovations allow First Advantage to maintain its competitive edge, efficiently meeting the evolving needs of businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of modern recruitment in a compliant and effective manner. Through this approach, First Advantage reinforces its reputation as a valuable partner in the strategic employment landscape.

FA Intrinsic Value
22.9 USD
Undervaluation 53%
Intrinsic Value
Price
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