FA (First Advantage) Research & Development: $101 Mil (TTM 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
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What is First Advantage Research & Development?

First Advantage FA +3.20% 60 Research & Development is $101 Mil 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. First Advantage's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $27 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $101 Mil.

First Advantage  (NAS:FA) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

First Advantage Research & Development Related Terms

First Advantage Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

First Advantage Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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First Advantage Quarterly Data
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First Advantage Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $101 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $101 Mil mean?
First Advantage (FA) has a Research & Development of $101 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors.
Is First Advantage's Research & Development too high?
First Advantage's current Research & Development is $101 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to MMS and ABM?
First Advantage's Research & Development of $101 Mil 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 Research & Development for a Business Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors. First Advantage's current Research & Development is $101 Mil. 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 Research & Development is $101 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Advantage (FA), the current Research & Development is $101 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: $101 Mil
  • 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

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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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