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First AdvantageFA +3.20%60 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 27.20. 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. Among 864 Business Services companies, First Advantage ranks better than 60.3% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, First Advantage's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 124.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of First Advantage was 347.80% per year. The lowest was -35.70% per year. And the median was 27.20% per year.
First Advantage (NAS:FA) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
First Advantage 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FA vs MMS, ABM, CMPR: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, First Advantage's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, First Advantage's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Advantage's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
First Advantage 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.70% mean?
First Advantage (FA) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for First Advantage and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 27.20. According to the industry distribution chart, First Advantage ranks #343 out of 864 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is First Advantage's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
First Advantage's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.70% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 27.20. The Business Services industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10. First Advantage's value of 12.70% is 56.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Advantage ranks #343 out of 864 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to MMS and ABM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, First Advantage ranks #343 out of 864 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts First Advantage in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10. First Advantage's value of 12.70% is 56.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.20 vs. the industry median of 8.10, First Advantage has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Business Services companies is 8.10, based on 864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Advantage's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.70% is 56.8% above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for First Advantage and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Advantage's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.70%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 27.20. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.70%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 27.20 and 56.8% above the Business Services industry median of 8.10. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Advantage (FA), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.70% 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:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 12.70% (53% below median its 10-year median of 27.20)
GF Value™: $25.33 vs. price of $20.97 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.8% above the Business Services median (#343 of 864)
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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