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First Advantage Corporation  (NASDAQ: FA)
 
Price: $20.8500 $-0.17 -0.809%
Day's High: $21.084999084472656 Week Perf: 1.61 %
Day's Low: $ 20.70 30 Day Perf: 2.26 %
Volume (M): 232,505 52 Wk High: $ 25.15
Volume (M$): $ 0 52 Wk Avg: $15.05
Open: $20.90 52 Wk Low: $8.82



 Market Capitalization (Millions $) 3,647
 Shares Outstanding (Millions) 175
 Employees 9,500
 Revenues (TTM) (Millions $) 1,605
 Net Income (TTM) (Millions $) 9
 Cash Flow (TTM) (Millions $) 53
 Capital Exp. (TTM) (Millions $) 59

Business Description


First Advantage Corporation is a leading global provider of a wide range of workforce solutions, including employee background screening, substance abuse testing, occupational health services, recruiting services, and more. With over 4,300 employees and operations in 26 countries, First Advantage is one of the largest and most trusted workforce solutions companies in the world.

Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and has grown rapidly in recent years through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, First Advantage serves more than 100,000 clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, retail, transportation, and more.

One of the key strengths of First Advantage is its comprehensive suite of services. The company offers a full range of background screening services, including criminal record checks, employment and education verifications, credit reports, and more. It also provides a variety of drug and alcohol testing services, including urine testing, hair testing, and breathalyzer tests.

In addition to its screening and testing services, First Advantage offers a range of other workforce solutions designed to help organizations hire and manage their employees more effectively. These include recruiting and staffing services, occupational health services (such as on-site medical exams and vaccinations), and employee engagement and wellness programs.

Another strength of First Advantage is its focus on cutting-edge technology. The company has invested heavily in its technology platform, which includes advanced data analytics and machine learning capabilities. This allows First Advantage to provide clients with faster, more accurate results and better insights into their workforce data.

Overall, First Advantage Corporation is a world-class provider of workforce solutions that is trusted by thousands of organizations around the world. Whether you need background screening, drug testing, recruiting, or other services, First Advantage has the expertise and technology to help you hire and manage your workforce more effectively.


   Company Address: 1 Concourse Parkway NE Atlanta 30328
   Company Phone Number: 868-4151   Stock Exchange / Ticker: NASDAQ FA


   

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Merger and Acquisition

First Advantage Expands Its Dominance in Background Screening with Strategic $2.2 Billion Acquisition of Sterling Check Corp.

Published Thu, Oct 31 2024 12:56 PM UTC

ATLANTA, Oct. 31, 2024 — In a bold move that underscores its commitment to innovation and expansion, First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a global leader in employment background screening, identity verification, and other essential solutions, announced today the successful completion of its acquisition of Sterling Check Corp. This strategic transaction, valued at a s...

Merger and Acquisition

First Advantage to Acquire Sterling Check Corp. for $2.2 Billion in Cash and Stock, Strengthening Background Screening Capabilities

Published Thu, Feb 29 2024 11:00 AM UTC

First Advantage Corporation, a prominent provider of employment background screening solutions, has recently announced its plans to acquire Sterling Check Corp, a provider of background screening and identity services. The purchase agreement involves a combination of cash and stock, valuing Sterling at approximately $2.2 billion, including its outstanding debt.
This move...




Fundamental Analysis

Valuation Current
Price to Earnings PE Ratio (TTM) 559.44
Price to Earnings PE Ratio (Expected) -
Price to Sales (TTM) 2.27
Price to Sales (Expected) -
Price to Book 2.82
PEG (TTM) -

Financial Strength Current
Quick Ratio 1.13
Working Capital Ratio 2.69
Leverage Ratio (MRQ) 1.9
Total Debt to Equity 1.59
Interest Coverage (TTM) 2.71
Debt Coverage (TTM) 0.2

Per Share Current
Earnings (TTM) 0.04 $
Revenues (TTM) 9.18 $
Cash Flow (TTM) 0.3 $
Cash 1.29 $
Book Value 7.4 $
Dividend (TTM) 0 $

Efficiency Current
Revenue per Employee (TTM) 168,948
Net Income per Employee (TTM) 899
Receivable Turnover Ratio (TTM) 5.54
Inventory Turnover Ratio (TTM) -
Asset Turnover Ratio (TTM) 0.42

Profitability Ratios Current
Gross Margin (MRQ) -
Operating Margin (MRQ) 8.7 %
Net Margin (MRQ) 0.56 %
Net Cash Flow Margin (MRQ) -3.65 %
Effective Tax Rate (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness Current
Return On Assets (TTM) 0.22 %
Return On Investment (TTM) 0.24 %
Return On Equity (TTM) 0.66 %
Dividend Yield -
Pay out Ratio (TTM) -



First Advantage's Segments
InterRevenues    -0.39 % of total Revenue
Total Revenues    100.39 % of total Revenue
First Advantage Americas    44.72 % of total Revenue
First Advantage Americas InterRevenues    -0.12 % of total Revenue
First Advantage Americas Total Revenues    44.84 % of total Revenue
First Advantage International    5.82 % of total Revenue
First Advantage International InterRevenues    -0.29 % of total Revenue
First Advantage International Total Revenues    6.12 % of total Revenue
Sterling    49.46 % of total Revenue
Sterling InterRevenues    0.03 % of total Revenue
Sterling Total Revenues    49.43 % of total Revenue
United States    85.52 % of total Revenue
All Other Countries    14.48 % of total Revenue
Non-US    14.48 % of total Revenue

  First Advantage Outlook

On February 27 2025 the First Advantage provided following guidance

nnFirst Advantage Corporation Releases Financial Overview for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024nn

First Advantage Corporation has recently published its financial results for the fourth quarter and the entire fiscal year of 2024. Alongside these results, the company has outlined its strategic outlook for the upcoming year, 2025.

As part of its growth strategy, First Advantage has successfully finalized the acquisition of Sterling, a move that is expected to significantly enhance its service offerings and market position. This acquisition aligns with the company's ongoing efforts to expand its capabilities in background screening and identity verification services.

Moreover, wh...





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