FA (First Advantage) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.16 (As of Jun. 2026)

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Price $20.97
GF Value $25.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is First Advantage Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

First Advantage FA +3.20% 60 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.16 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

First Advantage's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.312. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $1.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, First Advantage's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -4.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -7.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of First Advantage was -7.30% per year. The lowest was -7.30% per year. And the median was -7.30% per year.

As of today (2026-08-19), First Advantage's current stock price is $20.97. First Advantage's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.16. First Advantage's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 18.08.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of First Advantage was 20.70. The lowest was 6.72. And the median was 10.63.


First Advantage  (NAS:FA) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

First Advantage's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=20.97/1.16
=18.08

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of First Advantage was 20.70. The lowest was 6.72. And the median was 10.63.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


First Advantage Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


First Advantage Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Advantage's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

First Advantage Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

First Advantage Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.52 1.63 1.28 1.21

First Advantage Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.21 1.27 1.21 1.17 1.16

FA vs MMS, ABM, CMPR: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, First Advantage's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, First Advantage's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Advantage's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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First Advantage Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, First Advantage's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.312/333.9520*333.9520
=0.312

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

First Advantage Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
200606 -0.097 202.900 -0.160
200609 0.530 202.900 0.872
200612 0.317 201.800 0.525
200703 0.259 205.352 0.421
200706 0.246 208.352 0.394
200709 0.479 208.490 0.767
200712 0.634 210.036 1.008
200803 -0.786 213.528 -1.229
200806 0.423 218.815 0.646
200809 0.517 218.783 0.789
200812 0.362 210.228 0.575
200903 0.117 212.709 0.184
200906 0.307 215.693 0.475
200909 0.235 215.969 0.363
201912 0.000 256.974 0.000
202006 0.000 257.797 0.000
202009 0.000 260.280 0.000
202012 0.000 260.474 0.000
202103 0.144 264.877 0.182
202106 0.192 271.696 0.236
202109 0.140 274.310 0.170
202112 0.386 278.802 0.462
202203 0.223 287.504 0.259
202206 0.308 296.311 0.347
202209 0.259 296.808 0.291
202212 0.425 296.797 0.478
202303 0.221 301.836 0.245
202306 0.180 305.109 0.197
202309 0.186 307.789 0.202
202312 0.341 306.746 0.371
202403 0.222 312.332 0.237
202406 0.169 314.175 0.180
202409 0.247 315.301 0.262
202412 -0.591 315.605 -0.625
202503 0.048 319.799 0.050
202506 0.140 322.561 0.145
202509 0.335 324.800 0.344
202512 0.283 324.054 0.292
202603 0.191 330.213 0.193
202606 0.312 333.952 0.312

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.16 mean?
First Advantage (FA) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.16 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors.
Is First Advantage's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
First Advantage's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.16. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to MMS and ABM?
First Advantage's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.16 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Business Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors. First Advantage's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.16. 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 $25.35, compared to a current price of $20.97 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.16. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Advantage (FA), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.16 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 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.35. GuruFocus considers First Advantage to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.16
  • GF Value™: $25.35 vs. price of $20.97 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 0MS:Germany
Address 1 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30328
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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