14.8 USD
-0.7 (-4.52%)
14.51 USD
-0.29 (-1.96%)
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.
FA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 64.37% of its industry peers.
FA has a worse Return On Equity (-10.65%) than 67.82% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.15%, FA is doing worse than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 62.07% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.88%, FA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for FA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.04, we must say that FA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.04, FA is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62 is on the high side and indicates that FA has dependencies on debt financing.
FA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: FA underperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC7.74%
2.3 Liquidity
FA has a Current Ratio of 2.26. This indicates that FA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FA's Current ratio of 2.26 is amongst the best of the industry. FA outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
FA has a Quick Ratio of 2.26. This indicates that FA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.26, FA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.46% 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.
Looking at the last year, FA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 93.41%.
Measured over the past years, FA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.29% on average per year.
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 15.25% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FA will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 26.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.32%
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
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.09, which indicates a correct valuation of FA.
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.
FA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.11, the valuation of FA can be described as correct.
81.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. FA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.11 |
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 | 18.43 |
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)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
14.8
-0.7 (-4.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.67%
Inst Owner Change0.4%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap2.58B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)-138.66M
Analysts77.78
Price Target17.78 (20.14%)
Short Float %15.48%
Short Ratio16.01
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%
PT rev (3m)-7.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.11 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 59.21 | ||
| P/B | 1.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.43 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY6.22%
EPS(NY)1.22
Fwd EY8.26%
FCF(TTM)-0.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.25
OCFY1.69%
SpS8.39
BVpS7.48
TBVpS-9.93
PEG (NY)0.64
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 | 1.04 |
F-Score2
WACC7.74%
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 Y25.32%
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 16.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.98.
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 25.32% in the next year.