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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to FA. FA was compared to 89 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FA may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. FA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FA was profitable.
- FA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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 has a Return On Assets of -3.60%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FA underperforms 62.92% of its industry peers.
- FA has a Return On Equity of -10.65%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FA underperforms 66.29% of its industry peers.
- FA has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.15%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FA underperforms 62.92% of its industry peers.
| 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's Operating Margin of 0.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FA is outperformed by 60.67% of its industry peers.
- The Gross Margin of FA (45.88%) is better than 62.92% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FA is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FA has more shares outstanding
- FA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- FA has an Altman-Z score of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that FA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FA has a worse Altman-Z score (0.91) than 67.42% of its industry peers.
- FA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- FA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: FA underperforms 75.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that FA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- FA has a Current ratio of 2.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. FA outperforms 80.90% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.26 indicates that FA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.26, FA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for FA have decreased by -1.08% in the last year.
- The Revenue has grown by 93.41% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.25% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- FA is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 26.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.12%
EPS Next 2Y22.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year79.6%
Revenue Next 2Y37.34%
Revenue Next 3Y26.52%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.98, the valuation of FA can be described as correct.
- FA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FA is cheaper than 77.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.92), we can say FA is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.77, the valuation of FA can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FA indicates a rather cheap valuation: FA is cheaper than 86.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.78. FA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- FA's 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 15.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for FA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
11.94
-0.24 (-1.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Inst Owners59.67%
Inst Owner Change-0.18%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap2.08B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)-138.66M
Analysts77.78
Price Target17.92 (50.08%)
Short Float %15.36%
Short Ratio19.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)0.82%
PT rev (3m)-6.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.42 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 47.77 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY7.71%
EPS(NY)1.22
Fwd EY10.24%
FCF(TTM)-0.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.25
OCFY2.09%
SpS8.39
BVpS7.48
TBVpS-9.93
PEG (NY)0.5
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 | 0.91 |
F-Score2
WACC7.34%
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 Y26.12%
EPS Next 2Y22.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)93.41%
Revenue growth 3Y6.49%
Revenue growth 5Y12.29%
Sales Q2Q%105.48%
Revenue Next Year79.6%
Revenue Next 2Y37.34%
Revenue Next 3Y26.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-85.48%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year393.59%
EBIT Next 3Y81.54%
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.
What is the valuation status of FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) stock?
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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) is 12.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.6.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) is expected to grow by 26.12% in the next year.