First Advantage Corporation
FAIndustrialsNASDAQSpecialty Business Services · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the industrials sector, First Advantage Corporation focuses on Specialty Business Services services and products. First Advantage Corporation provides employment background screening, digital identity, and verification solutions internationally. Valued at $3.65B, 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
$3.65B
Beta
1.14
P/E (TTM)
151.79
P/E (Fwd)
14.11
EPS (TTM)
$0.14
EPS (Fwd)
$1.51
ROE
1.9%
ROA
2.8%
Cash
$240.0M
Total Debt
$2.04B
Free CF
$215.1M
52W Change
49.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where FA stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 15, 2026 close, FA finished 10.99% above its 150-day moving average ($17.10) and 18.55% above its 200-day moving average ($16.01). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is FA overbought or oversold?
At the October 15, 2026 close, FA's RSI(14) was 40.4, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
First Advantage Corporation carries $2.04B in total debt against $240.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 8.5x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $215.1M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 1.9%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.8% 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. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing FA's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.