First Advantage Corporation
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Daily timeframeFirst Advantage Corporation provides employment background screening, digital identity, and verification solutions internationally. With a market capitalization of $2.93B, it sits in mid-cap territory. 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
$2.93B
Beta
1.15
P/E (TTM)
341.40
P/E (Fwd)
11.95
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
-5.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
First Advantage Corporation carries $2.07B in total debt against $226.1M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 9.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $193.2M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 0.7% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence First Advantage Corporation's trajectory.