First AdvantageFA +8.60%61 EV-to-FCF is 32.31 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 17.92. GuruFocus rates FA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Business Services companies, First Advantage ranks worse than 78.53% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, First Advantage's Enterprise Value is $5,361 Mil.
First Advantage's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $166 Mil. Therefore, First Advantage's EV-to-FCF for today is 32.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Advantage's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FA'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1285.81 Med: 17.92 Max: 176.31
Current: 32.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of First Advantage was 176.31. The lowest was -1285.81. And the median was 17.92.
FA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 78.53% of 722
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.275
vs FA: 32.31
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
First Advantage's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
First Advantage's share price for today is $20.53.
First Advantage's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.040.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
First Advantage EV-to-FCF Related Terms
First Advantage EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Advantage's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, First Advantage's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, First Advantage's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Advantage's EV-to-FCF falls into.
First Advantage's current Enterprise Value is $5,361 Mil.
First Advantage's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $166 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 32.31 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 17.92. According to the industry distribution chart, First Advantage ranks #567 out of 722 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is First Advantage's EV-to-FCF too high?
First Advantage's current EV-to-FCF of 32.31 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 17.92. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.28. First Advantage's value of 32.31 is 163.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Advantage ranks #567 out of 722 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Advantage has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Advantage's EV-to-FCF compare to MMS and ABM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, First Advantage ranks #567 out of 722 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places First Advantage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.28. First Advantage's value of 32.31 is 163.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.92 vs. the industry median of 12.28, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.28, based on 722 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Advantage's current EV-to-FCF of 32.31 is 163.2% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Advantage's current EV-to-FCF is 32.31, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 17.92. 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 $25.13, compared to a current price of $20.53 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 32.31, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 17.92 and 163.2% above the Business Services industry median of 12.28. First Advantage's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Advantage (FA), the current EV-to-FCF is 32.31 as of Jul. 05, 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 $20.53 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.13.
GuruFocus considers First Advantage to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FA:
EV-to-FCF: 32.31 (80% above median its 10-year median of 17.92)
GF Value™: $25.13 vs. price of $20.53 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 163.2% above the Business Services median (#567 of 722)
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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