First Advantage Corporation (FA) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
FA price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedFA is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $19.18
- Sector
- Industrials
- 12-month range
- $8.95–$24.12
- Market cap
- $3.29B
- From 52-week high
- -20.5%
- Shares outstanding
- 172M
- Rank in Industrials by discount to fair value
- #45 of 106
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
First Advantage Corporation is a provider of background screening and other risk mitigation services for employers and clients across various industries. The company operates globally, serving customers in North America, Europe, and other international markets through its comprehensive screening and compliance solutions.
FA currently ranks #45 of 106 Industrials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 4 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $3.29B
- P/E (trailing)
- 16x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $1.66B
- Net margin
- 1.5%
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.17
- Gross margin
- 45.5%
- Debt / equity
- 1.58
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 41.3%
- Shares outstanding
- 172M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- A
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 40 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $20.31
- 200-day average
- $16.05
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Dividend
- None in the last 12 months (last ex-date 2023-08-18)
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-05 (pre-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 7 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+22.2%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+23.8%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+21.7%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+7.1%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+14.3%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+30.8%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-17.6%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+4.0%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 6 buy · 4 hold · 0 sell (10 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $26
- Target vs last price
- +35.6%
What our data shows for FA
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for FA, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $8.95–$24.12.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 40.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for FA
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent FA news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for FA is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- A Look at First Advantage Corp (FA) After 3.2% Gain -- GF Value $25.59 vs Price $19.56 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: First Advantage Corp trades at a significant discount to its GuidelinesFocus estimated fair value, suggesting the market has priced in concerns that may not be fully reflected in fundamental valuation models. The stock's current pricing approximately 4 dollars below the estimated fair value represents a gap that valuation-focused investors typically monitor for potential mean reversion or confirmation that market concerns are justified. Given the Industrials sector context and the Fairly valued verdict from TickrTrends, observers should track whether the discount persists, narrows, or widens as company fundamentals develop and market sentiment potentially shifts. - First Advantage (FA) Partners with ID.me to Enhance Digital Identity Verification (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: First Advantage's partnership with ID.me to strengthen digital identity verification capabilities addresses a growing market need in background screening and identity services, which could support operational efficiency and competitive positioning within the industrials sector. Given TickrTrends' current assessment that FA trades at fair value, investors should monitor whether this partnership translates into margin expansion or market share gains that could justify premium valuations. The success of such technology integrations will be a key metric to watch in determining if the company's valuation multiple holds or shifts in coming quarters. - First Advantage and ID.me Announce FCRA-Compliant Identity Fraud Detection Product, Setting a New Standard for Hiring Trust (manilatimes.net, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: First Advantage's new FCRA-compliant identity fraud detection product represents a competitive expansion within the background screening and hiring trust market, an area where product differentiation can support pricing power and customer retention. Given the Industrials sector backdrop and the company's Fairly valued assessment, investors should monitor whether this offering drives margin improvement or market share gains that could justify valuation multiples above current levels. The timing and adoption rate of this product launch will be key metrics to track for signs of whether First Advantage can sustain competitive advantages in an increasingly technology-dependent screening industry.
More FA news
- First Advantage to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences (manilatimes.net, 2026-10-19)
- First Advantage Corp (FA) Shares Fall 4.5% -- What GF Score of 83 Tells Investors (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-17)
- First Advantage Corp (FA) Stock Up 3.0% and Still Undervalued -- GF Score: 83/100 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-02)
- First Advantage (FA) -- Strong Financial Performance and Growth Potential | Optimist Fund Q2 2026 (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-29)
- Is First Advantage Corp (FA) a Bargain After 5.0% Drop? GF Value Says Undervalued (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-29)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for FA in the Industrials sector show movement this week. The sector discount rank declined from 43 to 51, while the valuation verdict shifted from Undervalued to Fairly valued, reflecting a change in how the sector's valuation metrics are currently assessed.
- 2026-10-05 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for FA in the Industrials sector show improvement this week. The sector discount rank improved from #54 to #43, reflecting a stronger relative valuation position. The valuation verdict shifted from Fairly valued to Undervalued.
- 2026-09-28 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for FA in the Industrials sector show movement in the sector discount ranking this week, with the metric improving from the 61st position to the 54th position. The stock maintains a current valuation verdict of Fairly valued based on the analyzed metrics.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is FA stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), FA is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is FA's TickrTrends verdict?
FA's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does FA compare to other Industrials stocks?
FA ranks #45 of 106 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is FA overbought or oversold?
FA's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does FA pay a dividend?
FA has paid no dividend in the last twelve months; its last ex-dividend date on file was 2023-08-18.
When does FA report earnings next?
FA's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-05 (pre-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does FA usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters FA beat the consensus estimate 7 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about FA?
Of 10 analysts covering FA, 6 rate it a buy, 4 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $26 (+35.6% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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