13.64 USD
+0.89 (+6.98%)
13.64 USD
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FA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of FA have multiple concerns. FA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years FA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years FA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FA's Return On Assets of -3.60% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FA is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -10.65%, FA is doing worse than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.15%, FA is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.6% | ||
| ROE | -10.65% | ||
| ROIC | 0.15% |
ROA(3y)0.97%
ROA(5y)-0.2%
ROE(3y)0.47%
ROE(5y)-1.55%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
FA has a Operating Margin of 0.47%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FA underperforms 63.22% of its industry peers.
FA's Gross Margin of 45.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FA outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
FA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 45.88% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FA has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.96, we must say that FA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.96, FA is doing worse than 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
FA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FA is outperformed by 80.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC6.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that FA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FA (2.26) is better than 78.16% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.26 indicates that FA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FA's Quick ratio of 2.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FA outperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.08%.
FA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 93.41%.
FA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%15.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)93.41%
Revenue growth 3Y6.49%
Revenue growth 5Y12.29%
Sales Q2Q%105.48%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.92% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 26.91% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y21.76%
EPS Next 3Y15.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year78.7%
Revenue Next 2Y37.59%
Revenue Next 3Y26.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.83, FA is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.45. FA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.22 indicates a reasonable valuation of FA.
FA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FA is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
FA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.76%
EPS Next 3Y15.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
13.64
+0.89 (+6.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.93%
Inst Owner Change-97.03%
Ins Owners2.67%
Ins Owner Change1.07%
Market Cap2.37B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)-138.66M
Analysts77.78
Price Target17.78 (30.35%)
Short Float %15.49%
Short Ratio14.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-0.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.23%
Min EPS beat(2)3.95%
Max EPS beat(2)10.51%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.44%
Max EPS beat(4)25.51%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.69%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.45%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.48%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.02%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.83%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.75%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.7%
PT rev (1m)-7.46%
PT rev (3m)-7.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.62 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 54.57 | ||
| P/B | 1.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.13 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY6.74%
EPS(NY)1.22
Fwd EY8.91%
FCF(TTM)-0.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.25
OCFY1.83%
SpS8.39
BVpS7.48
TBVpS-9.93
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.6% | ||
| ROE | -10.65% | ||
| ROCE | 0.19% | ||
| ROIC | 0.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.44% | ||
| OM | 0.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 45.88% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.97%
ROA(5y)-0.2%
ROE(3y)0.47%
ROE(5y)-1.55%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.52%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 19.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.04 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 17.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
F-Score2
WACC6.9%
ROIC/WACC0.02
Cap/Depr(3y)21.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)18.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%15.38%
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y21.76%
EPS Next 3Y15.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)93.41%
Revenue growth 3Y6.49%
Revenue growth 5Y12.29%
Sales Q2Q%105.48%
Revenue Next Year78.7%
Revenue Next 2Y37.59%
Revenue Next 3Y26.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-85.48%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year388.72%
EBIT Next 3Y80.9%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-102.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-75.29%
OCF growth 3Y-42.55%
OCF growth 5Y-17%
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP / FA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FA.
Can you provide the valuation status for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP?
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) is 14.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.82.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) is expected to grow by 22.75% in the next year.