First Advantage Corporation
FAIndustrialsNASDAQSpecialty Business Services · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, First Advantage Corporation (FA) is listed under Specialty Business Services. Valued at $3.83B, FA is a mid-cap name in its sector. It offers pre-onboarding products and solutions, such as criminal background checks, drug/health screening, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling, identity checks and biometric fraud mitigation tools, education/work history verification, driver records and compliance, healthcare credentials, executive screening, and other screening products.
Market Cap
$3.83B
Beta
1.19
P/E (TTM)
447.00
P/E (Fwd)
15.64
EPS (TTM)
$0.05
EPS (Fwd)
$1.43
ROE
0.7%
ROA
2.5%
Cash
$226.1M
Total Debt
$2.07B
Free CF
$193.2M
52W Change
26.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, FA has $226.1M in cash with $2.07B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $193.2M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 0.7%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $810.0M (2022) to $1.57B (2025), reflecting a 94% increase over the period.
First Advantage Corporation carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing FA.