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First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA

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First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA
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Price: 12.46 USD 1.38% Market Closed
Market Cap: $2.2B

P/S

1.4
Current
47%
Cheaper
vs 3-y average of 2.6

Price to Sales (P/S) ratio shows how much investors pay for each dollar of a company`s sales. It`s calculated by dividing the company`s market value by its total revenue.

P/S
1.4
=
Market Cap
$1.9B
/
Revenue
$1.6B

Price to Sales (P/S) ratio shows how much investors pay for each dollar of a company`s sales. It`s calculated by dividing the company`s market value by its total revenue.

P/S
1.4
=
Market Cap
$1.9B
/
Revenue
$1.6B

Valuation Scenarios

First Advantage Corp is trading below its 3-year average

If P/S returns to its 3-Year Average (2.6), the stock would be worth $23.37 (88% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
3/4
Maximum Downside
-10%
Maximum Upside
+88%
Average Upside
60%
Scenario P/S Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 1.4 $12.46
0%
3-Year Average 2.6 $23.37
+88%
5-Year Average 2.6 $23.39
+88%
Industry Average 1.2 $11.18
-10%
Country Average 2.4 $22.01
+77%

Forward P/S
Today’s price vs future revenue

Today's Market Cap Revenue Forward P/S
$1.9B
/
Jan 2026
$1.6B
=
1.4
Current
$1.9B
/
Dec 2026
$1.7B
=
1.1
Forward
$1.9B
/
Dec 2027
$1.8B
=
1.1
Forward
$1.9B
/
Dec 2028
$2B
=
1
Forward

Forward P/S shows whether today’s P/S still looks high or low once future revenue are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
P/S
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap P/S P/E
US
First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA
2.2B USD 1.4 -62.3
JP
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:6098
10.3T JPY 3.2 24.7
NL
Randstad NV
AEX:RAND
4.3B EUR 0.2 14.7
CN
51job Inc
F:IWQ
3.9B EUR 7.1 49
US
Robert Half Inc
SWB:RHJ
3.9B EUR 0.8 34.3
CH
Adecco Group AG
SIX:ADEN
3.1B CHF 0.1 11
PL
Benefit Systems SA
WSE:BFT
12.7B PLN 2.8 22.1
US
Korn Ferry
NYSE:KFY
3.4B USD 1.2 12.8
JP
Persol Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:2181
528B JPY 0.3 13.4
JP
TechnoPro Holdings Inc
TSE:6028
502.9B JPY 2.1 30.7
SG
Jinhai International Group Holdings Ltd
HKEX:2225
23.1B HKD 81.8 -221.7
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
US
F
First Advantage Corp
NASDAQ:FA
Average P/E: 23.6
Negative Multiple: -62.3
N/A N/A
JP
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:6098
24.7
18%
1.4
NL
R
Randstad NV
AEX:RAND
14.7
26%
0.6
CN
5
51job Inc
F:IWQ
49
N/A N/A
US
R
Robert Half Inc
SWB:RHJ
34.3
30%
1.1
CH
A
Adecco Group AG
SIX:ADEN
11
24%
0.5
PL
B
Benefit Systems SA
WSE:BFT
22.1
26%
0.8
US
Korn Ferry
NYSE:KFY
12.8
11%
1.2
JP
P
Persol Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:2181
13.4
14%
1
JP
TechnoPro Holdings Inc
TSE:6028
30.7
19%
1.6
SG
Jinhai International Group Holdings Ltd
HKEX:2225
Negative Multiple: -221.7 N/A N/A

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in the United States of America
Percentile
33rd
Based on 11 520 companies
33rd percentile
1.4
Low
0 — 1.2
Typical Range
1.2 — 4.1
High
4.1 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 1.2
Median 2.4
70th Percentile 4.1
Max 4 613 274.2

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
23.53 USD
Undervaluation 47%
Intrinsic Value
Price $12.46
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