FA (First Advantage) E10: $0.74 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FA First Advantage Corp FA
60 GF Score
Price $20.97
GF Value $25.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is First Advantage E10?

First Advantage FA +3.20% 60 E10 is $0.74 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.33 (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 P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

First Advantage's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.100. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $0.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was -16.00% 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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of First Advantage was -16.00% per year. The lowest was -16.00% per year. And the median was -16.00% per year.

As of today (2026-08-19), First Advantage's current stock price is $20.97. First Advantage's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.74. First Advantage's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 28.34.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of First Advantage was 32.45. The lowest was 7.46. And the median was 13.78.


First Advantage  (NAS:FA) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

First Advantage's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=20.97/0.74
=28.34

* 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 Shiller P/E Ratio of First Advantage was 32.45. The lowest was 7.46. And the median was 13.78.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


First Advantage E10 Related Terms


First Advantage E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Advantage's E10 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 E10 Chart

First Advantage Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.35 1.35 0.95 0.80

First Advantage Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
E10 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 0.00 0.85 0.80 0.76 0.74

FA vs MMS, ABM, CMPR: E10 Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, First Advantage's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, First Advantage's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Advantage's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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First Advantage E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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 earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.1/333.9520*333.9520
=0.100

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

First Advantage Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
200606 0.290 202.900 0.477
200609 0.320 202.900 0.527
200612 0.310 201.800 0.513
200703 0.190 205.352 0.309
200706 0.310 208.352 0.497
200709 0.320 208.490 0.513
200712 1.520 210.036 2.417
200803 0.220 213.528 0.344
200806 0.210 218.815 0.320
200809 0.210 218.783 0.321
200812 -0.060 210.228 -0.095
200903 0.180 212.709 0.283
200906 0.220 215.693 0.341
200909 0.190 215.969 0.294
201912 0.000 256.974 0.000
202006 -0.130 257.797 -0.168
202009 -0.030 260.280 -0.038
202012 0.000 260.474 0.000
202103 -0.150 264.877 -0.189
202106 0.030 271.696 0.037
202109 0.110 274.310 0.134
202112 0.100 278.802 0.120
202203 0.090 287.504 0.105
202206 0.090 296.311 0.101
202209 0.110 296.808 0.124
202212 0.130 296.797 0.146
202303 0.010 301.836 0.011
202306 0.070 305.109 0.077
202309 0.070 307.789 0.076
202312 0.100 306.746 0.109
202403 -0.020 312.332 -0.021
202406 0.010 314.175 0.011
202409 -0.060 315.301 -0.064
202412 -0.620 315.605 -0.656
202503 -0.240 319.799 -0.251
202506 0.000 322.561 0.000
202509 0.010 324.800 0.010
202512 0.020 324.054 0.021
202603 0.010 330.213 0.010
202606 0.100 333.952 0.100

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $0.74 mean?
First Advantage (FA) has a E10 of $0.74 as of Jun. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors.
Is First Advantage's E10 too high?
First Advantage's current E10 is $0.74. 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 E10 compare to MMS and ABM?
First Advantage's E10 of $0.74 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 E10 for a Business Services company?
A good E10 depends on the Business Services industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors. First Advantage's current E10 is $0.74. 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 E10 is $0.74. 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 E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Advantage (FA), the current E10 is $0.74 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:

  • E10: $0.74
  • GF Value™: $25.33 vs. price of $20.97 (17.2% 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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