First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA
EV/EBIT
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.
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.
Valuation Scenarios
If EV/EBIT returns to its 3-Year Average (29), the stock would be worth $11.19 (3% upside from current price).
| Scenario | EV/EBIT Value | Implied Price | Upside/Downside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Multiple | 28.2 | $10.87 |
0%
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| 3-Year Average | 29 | $11.19 |
+3%
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| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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$3.8B
|
/ |
Jan 2026
$132.5m
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= |
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$3.8B
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/ |
Dec 2026
$241.8m
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= |
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$3.8B
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/ |
Dec 2027
$293.1m
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Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.
Peer Comparison
| Market Cap | EV/EBIT | P/E | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
F
|
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 |
R
|
Randstad NV
AEX:RAND
|
4.6B EUR | 10.7 | 15.6 | |
| CN |
5
|
51job Inc
F:IWQ
|
3.9B EUR | 39.9 | 49 | |
| CH |
A
|
Adecco Group AG
SIX:ADEN
|
3.4B CHF | 9.9 | 12.8 | |
| US |
R
|
Robert Half Inc
SWB:RHJ
|
3.3B EUR | 45.4 | 29.6 | |
| JP |
P
|
Persol Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:2181
|
523.4B JPY | 7.5 | 13.3 | |
| PL |
B
|
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 |
Market Distribution
| Min | 0 |
| 30th Percentile | 13.6 |
| Median | 19.6 |
| 70th Percentile | 27.8 |
| Max | 1 826 183.2 |
Other Multiples
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.