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First Advantage Corporation (FA)

NASDAQ Industrials Specialty Business Services
$21.02 ▼ -0.69%
Market Cap
$3.61B
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Business Services
Beta
1.17
52-Wk Range
8.82-25.15
CEO
Scott Staples
Country
US
Currency
USD

First Advantage Corporation operates in the Specialty Business Services industry of the Industrials sector, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, US. The stock last traded at $21.02, down 0.69% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $3.61B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 142.63, a net margin of 1.5%. Its beta of 1.17 implies it has historically moved more than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
142.63
Price / Sales
2.17
Price / Book
2.79
EV / EBITDA
12.64
Gross margin
36.3%
Operating margin
10.8%
Net margin
1.5%
Return on equity
Debt / equity
1.57
Current ratio
2.53
Dividend yield
0.0%
Payout ratio
0.4%
Company profile
Exchange
NASDAQ Global Select
Employees
9,500
IPO date
2021-06-23
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA, US
About First Advantage Corporation

First Advantage Corporation (FA) is a global technology firm that delivers solutions centered on human capital, specializing in verification, screening, safety protocols, and regulatory adherence. The company provides an extensive array of services both before and after an individual joins an organization. For pre-employment needs, their offerings encompass criminal background checks, drug and health screenings, verification for an extended workforce, FBI channeling, identity confirmation including biometric fraud mitigation tools, validation of educational and professional histories, driver record checks and compliance, healthcare credential verification, and specialized executive screening, alongside other assessment products. Beyond the initial hiring phase, their post-onboarding solutions include continuous monitoring for criminal records, healthcare sanctions, motor vehicle records, social media activity, and global sanctions and licenses. Furthermore, First Advantage extends its expertise to areas such as fleet and vehicle compliance management, assistance with securing hiring tax credits and incentives, screening services for residents and tenants, and investigative research. These diverse services cater to professionals in various departments, including human resources, recruitment, risk management, compliance, vendor relations, and security, across enterprises of all sizes – from global corporations to mid-sized and small businesses. Established in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2003, First Advantage Corporation was previously known as Fastball Intermediate, Inc., adopting its current name in March 2021.

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