13.82 USD
-0.2 (-1.43%)
13.82 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, FA scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FA was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of FA have multiple concerns. FA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FA was profitable.
FA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: FA reported negative net income in multiple years.
FA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -3.60%, FA is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
FA's Return On Equity of -10.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FA is outperformed by 70.11% of its industry peers.
FA has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.15%) than 65.52% 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 has a worse Operating Margin (0.47%) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.88%, FA is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FA has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
FA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FA has more shares outstanding
FA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FA has an Altman-Z score of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that FA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FA's Altman-Z score of 0.98 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FA is outperformed by 71.26% of its industry peers.
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 amonst the worse of the industry: FA underperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC6.92%
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.
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 a decent Quick ratio value of 2.26, FA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.16% 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.
FA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 93.41%.
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
FA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.92% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FA will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 26.91% on average per year.
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 15.02, 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say FA is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.37, the valuation of FA can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FA is valued a bit cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
FA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.37 |
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 | 17.4 |
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)0.66
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 |
13.82
-0.2 (-1.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.93%
Inst Owner Change8.26%
Ins Owners2.67%
Ins Owner Change1.07%
Market Cap2.41B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)-138.66M
Analysts77.78
Price Target17.78 (28.65%)
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 | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.65 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 55.29 | ||
| P/B | 1.85 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY6.66%
EPS(NY)1.22
Fwd EY8.8%
FCF(TTM)-0.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.25
OCFY1.81%
SpS8.39
BVpS7.48
TBVpS-9.93
PEG (NY)0.66
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 | 0.98 |
F-Score2
WACC6.92%
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 15.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.85.
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.