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First Advantage's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 60.69.
First Advantage's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.
First Advantage's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 43.14.
Therefore, First Advantage's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.55.
First Advantage (NAS:FA) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
First Advantage Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
First Advantage Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Advantage's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FA vs MMS, ABM, CMPR: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, First Advantage's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
First Advantage Cash Conversion Cycle vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, First Advantage's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Advantage's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
First Advantage's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
First Advantage (FA) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 17.55 as of Jun. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors.
Is First Advantage's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
First Advantage's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.55. The Business Services industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.22. First Advantage's value of 17.55 is 54.1% below this industry median. Overall, First Advantage has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Advantage's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to MMS and ABM?
First Advantage's Cash Conversion Cycle of 17.55 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.22. First Advantage's value of 17.55 is 54.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Business Services company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Business Services companies is 38.22, based on 1,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Advantage's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 17.55 is 54.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Advantage's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Advantage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Advantage (FA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.33, compared to a current price of $20.97 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.55 and 54.1% below the Business Services industry median of 38.22. First Advantage's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Advantage (FA), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.55 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is First Advantage (FA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Advantage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.97 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.33.
GuruFocus considers First Advantage to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FA:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 17.55
GF Value™: $25.33 vs. price of $20.97 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% below the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Advantage Corp is a provider of software and data in the Human Resources technology industry. The company provides end-to-end identity solutions, criminal background screening, credential verifications, drug and health screening, and continuous risk monitoring. It combines AI-powered proprietary technology platforms with proprietary data, primary source data, and third-party data. Its reportable segments are First Advantage Americas, First Advantage International, and Sterling. The company generates maximum revenue from the Sterling segment, which provides similar services as compared to First Advantage's Americas and International segments on a global basis. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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