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First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA

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First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA
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Price: 11.645 USD 6.54% Market Closed
Market Cap: $2B

EV/EBITDA

10.2
Current
25%
Cheaper
vs 3-y median of 13.4

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

EV/EBITDA
10.2
=
Enterprise Value
$3.8B
/
EBITDA
$381.1m

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

EV/EBITDA
10.2
=
Enterprise Value
$3.8B
/
EBITDA
$381.1m

Valuation Scenarios

First Advantage Corp is trading below its 3-year average

If EV/EBITDA returns to its 3-Year Average (13.4), the stock would be worth $15.43 (32% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
4/4
Maximum Downside
No Downside Scenarios
Maximum Upside
+41%
Average Upside
32%
Scenario EV/EBITDA Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 10.2 $11.65
0%
3-Year Average 13.4 $15.43
+32%
5-Year Average 13.1 $15
+29%
Industry Average 12.7 $14.61
+25%
Country Average 14.4 $16.47
+41%

Forward EV/EBITDA
Today’s price vs future ebitda

Today's Enterprise Value EBITDA Forward EV/EBITDA
$3.8B
/
Jan 2026
$381.1m
=
10.2
Current
$3.8B
/
Dec 2026
$486.3m
=
7.8
Forward
$3.8B
/
Dec 2027
$534.2m
=
7.1
Forward
$3.8B
/
Dec 2028
$602.2m
=
6.3
Forward

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

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBITDA
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBITDA P/E
US
First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA
2B USD 10.2 -58.2
JP
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:6098
10.9T JPY 15.2 23.7
CN
51job Inc
F:IWQ
3.9B EUR 39.1 49
NL
Randstad NV
AEX:RAND
3.8B EUR 5.7 12.9
US
Robert Half Inc
SWB:RHJ
3.5B EUR 28.4 30.9
CH
Adecco Group AG
SIX:ADEN
3B CHF 6.8 11.2
PL
Benefit Systems SA
WSE:BFT
12.2B PLN 11 21.2
JP
Persol Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:2181
525.8B JPY 4.9 13.4
JP
TechnoPro Holdings Inc
TSE:6028
502.9B JPY 17 30.7
US
Korn Ferry
NYSE:KFY
3.3B USD 5.5 12.3
CY
HeadHunter Group PLC
MOEX:HHRU
197.7B RUB 16 22.9
EV/EBITDA Multiple
EBITDA Growth EV/EBITDA to Growth
US
F
First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA
Average EV/EBITDA: 14.5
10.2
16%
0.6
JP
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:6098
15.2
14%
1.1
CN
5
51job Inc
F:IWQ
39.1
N/A N/A
NL
R
Randstad NV
AEX:RAND
5.7
9%
0.6
US
R
Robert Half Inc
SWB:RHJ
28.4
53%
0.5
CH
A
Adecco Group AG
SIX:ADEN
6.8
12%
0.6
PL
B
Benefit Systems SA
WSE:BFT
11
23%
0.5
JP
P
Persol Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:2181
4.9
7%
0.7
JP
TechnoPro Holdings Inc
TSE:6028
17
12%
1.4
US
Korn Ferry
NYSE:KFY
5.5
9%
0.6
CY
HeadHunter Group PLC
MOEX:HHRU
16
N/A N/A
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
US
F
First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA
Average P/E: 22.8
Negative Multiple: -58.2
N/A N/A
JP
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:6098
23.7
18%
1.3
CN
5
51job Inc
F:IWQ
49
N/A N/A
NL
R
Randstad NV
AEX:RAND
12.9
26%
0.5
US
R
Robert Half Inc
SWB:RHJ
30.9
29%
1.1
CH
A
Adecco Group AG
SIX:ADEN
11.2
24%
0.5
PL
B
Benefit Systems SA
WSE:BFT
21.2
26%
0.8
JP
P
Persol Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:2181
13.4
14%
1
JP
TechnoPro Holdings Inc
TSE:6028
30.7
19%
1.6
US
Korn Ferry
NYSE:KFY
12.3
11%
1.1
CY
HeadHunter Group PLC
MOEX:HHRU
22.9
N/A N/A

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in the United States of America
Percentile
31th
Based on 9 875 companies
31th percentile
10.2
Low
0 — 10
Typical Range
10 — 21.5
High
21.5 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 10
Median 14.4
70th Percentile 21.5
Max 1 767 274.1

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
23.534 USD
Undervaluation 51%
Intrinsic Value
Price $11.645
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