First Advantage (STU:0MS) 5-Year RORE % : -373.77% (As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:0MS First Advantage Corp STU:0MS
59 GF Score
Price €18.00
GF Value €22.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is First Advantage 5-Year RORE %?

First Advantage STU:0MS +2.86% 59 5-Year RORE % is -373.77 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:0MS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 859 Business Services companies, First Advantage ranks worse than 98.25% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. First Advantage's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -373.77%.

The industry rank for First Advantage's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:0MS's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
98.25% of 859 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 8.39 vs STU:0MS: -373.77

First Advantage  (STU:0MS) 5-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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First Advantage 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Advantage's 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % Chart

First Advantage Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
5-Year RORE %
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First Advantage Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
5-Year RORE % 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 396.79 521.57 204.41 25,500.00 -373.77

STU:0MS vs MMS, ABM, CMPR: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, First Advantage's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, First Advantage's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Advantage's 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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First Advantage 5-Year RORE % Calculation

First Advantage's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

5-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 5-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 5-year )
=( 0.122-0.35 )/( 0.061-0 )
=-0.228/0.061
=-373.77 %

* 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.

In the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Jun. 2026 and 5-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of -373.77 mean?
First Advantage (STU:0MS) has a 5-Year RORE % of -373.77 as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Advantage ranks #844 out of 859 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is First Advantage's 5-Year RORE % too high?
First Advantage's current 5-Year RORE % is -373.77. Based on the distribution chart, First Advantage ranks #844 out of 859 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Advantage has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Advantage's 5-Year RORE % compare to MMS and ABM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, First Advantage ranks #844 out of 859 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places First Advantage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 8.39. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Business Services company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 8.39, based on 859 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 8.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Advantage's current 5-Year RORE % is -373.77. 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 (STU:0MS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.30, compared to a current price of €18.00 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -373.77. First Advantage's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Advantage (STU:0MS), the current 5-Year RORE % is -373.77 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 (STU:0MS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Advantage stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.00 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.30. GuruFocus considers First Advantage to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:0MS:

  • 5-Year RORE %: -373.77
  • GF Value™: €22.30 vs. price of €18.00 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0MS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Advantage Business Description

Other Exchanges FA:USA
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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