FA (First Advantage) Total Operating Expense: $574 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FA First Advantage Corp FA
60 GF Score
Price $20.97
GF Value $25.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is First Advantage Total Operating Expense?

First Advantage FA +3.20% 60 Total Operating Expense is $574 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

First Advantage's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $147 Mil. First Advantage's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $574 Mil.

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First Advantage Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

First Advantage Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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First Advantage Quarterly Data
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First Advantage Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $574 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $574 Mil mean?
First Advantage (FA) has a Total Operating Expense of $574 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors.
Is First Advantage's Total Operating Expense too high?
First Advantage's current Total Operating Expense is $574 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 Total Operating Expense compare to MMS and ABM?
First Advantage's Total Operating Expense of $574 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 Total Operating Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on First Advantage and its competitors. First Advantage's current Total Operating Expense is $574 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 $25.35, compared to a current price of $20.97 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $574 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Advantage (FA), the current Total Operating Expense is $574 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 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.35. GuruFocus considers First Advantage to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FA:

  • Total Operating Expense: $574 Mil
  • GF Value™: $25.35 vs. price of $20.97 (17.3% 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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