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First Advantage Valuation Multiples

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First Advantage Overview

About First Advantage

First Advantage Corp is a provider of global software and data in the Human Resources technology industry. The company leverages proprietary technology and AI across its platforms, data, and APIs to deliver comprehensive background screening, digital identity, and verification solutions driven by innovation, automation, and customer success. Its reportable segments are First Advantage Americas, First Advantage International, and Sterling. Maximum revenue is generated from the First Advantage Americas segment. The group serves customers in over 200 countries and territories, modernising hiring and onboarding on a global scale.


Founded

2003

HQ

United States

Employees

10.0K

Website

fadv.com

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $2B
EBITDA: $453M

EV

$5B

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First Advantage Financials

First Advantage reported last 12-month revenue of $2B and EBITDA of $453M.

In the same LTM period, First Advantage generated $697M in gross profit, $453M in EBITDA, and $192M in net income.

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First Advantage P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, First Advantage reported revenue of $2B and EBITDA of $441M.

First Advantage is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 46%, EBITDA margin of 28%, and net margin of 12%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$2B$2B$764M$860M$2B
Gross Profit$697M$719M$377M$411M$719M
Gross Margin43%46%49%48%46%
EBITDA$453M$441M$211M$83M$380M
EBITDA Margin28%28%28%10%24%
EBIT Margin10%9%11%(7%)8%
Net Profit$192M$182M$37M($110M)($35M)
Net Margin12%12%5%(13%)(2%)
Net Debt—$2B———

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First Advantage Stock Performance

First Advantage has current market cap of $3B, and enterprise value of $5B.

Market Cap Evolution


First Advantage's stock price is $15.96.

First Advantage share price increased by 24.9% in the last 30 days, and decreased by 6.7% in the last year.

First Advantage has an EPS (earnings per share) of $1.06.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$5B$3B1.4%24.9%38.7%-6.7%$1.06

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First Advantage Valuation Multiples

First Advantage trades at 2.8x EV/Revenue multiple, and 10.1x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


First Advantage Financial Valuation Multiples

As of May 9, 2026, First Advantage has market cap of $3B and EV of $5B.

First Advantage has a P/E ratio of 14.2x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue2.8x2.9x6.0x5.3x2.9x
EV/EBITDA10.1x10.4x21.7x55.1x12.0x
EV/EBIT28.2x32.1x56.2x(73.4x)34.6x
EV/Gross Profit6.6x6.4x12.1x11.1x6.4x
P/E14.2x15.1x73.4x(24.8x)(78.6x)
EV/FCF28.6x30.6x33.9xn/m32.5x

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First Advantage Margins & Growth Rates

First Advantage grew revenue by 6% and EBITDA by 8% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, First Advantage reported gross margin of 46%, EBITDA margin of 28%, and net margin of 12%.

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First Advantage Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin46%48%46%44%
EBITDA Margin28%10%24%28%
EBIT Margin9%(7%)8%12%
Net Margin12%(13%)(2%)13%
FCF Margin10%(0%)9%11%

First Advantage Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth6%13%83%6%
Gross Profit Growth2%9%75%2%
EBITDA Growth8%(61%)357%25%
EBIT Growth40%(177%)(312%)50%
Net Profit Growth17%(396%)(68%)(708%)
FCF Growth20%(103%)(3562%)27%

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First Advantage Operational KPIs

First Advantage's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.2M, while opex per employee averaged $0.1M for the same period.

First Advantage's Rule of 40 is 35% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

First Advantage's Rule of X is 44% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4035%35%———
Bessemer Rule of X44%44%———
Revenue per Employee—$0.2M———
Opex per Employee—$0.1M———
R&D Expenses to Revenue6%6%6%7%6%
Opex to Revenue—37%39%55%37%

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First Advantage Competitors

First Advantage competitors include Robert Half, Jinhai Medical Technology, Persol Holdings, Trinet Group, Korn Ferry, Meitec Group Holdings, Adecco Group, ManpowerGroup, FESCO Group and Insperity.

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EV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Last FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Robert Half0.5x0.5x17.3x11.0x
Jinhai Medical Technology81.2x—(316.6x)—
Persol Holdings0.3x0.3x5.7x5.6x
Trinet Group0.5x0.5x7.4x6.2x
Korn Ferry1.1x1.1x7.0x6.3x
Meitec Group Holdings1.3x1.4x9.3x9.3x
Adecco Group0.3x0.3x7.2x7.0x
ManpowerGroup0.2x0.1x9.8x6.9x

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First Advantage M&A Activity

First Advantage has acquired 6 companies to date.

Last acquisition by First Advantage was on February 29th 2024. First Advantage acquired Sterling for $2B (EV/Revenue multiple of ).

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Latest Acquisitions by First Advantage

Sterling
Infinite ID
Form I-9 Compliance
Corporate Screening Services
Description
Sterling is a US-headquartered provider of pre-employment background checks, drug testing, and identity verification services. The company serves Fortune 500 employers in healthcare, finance, retail, and transportation, processing screenings through a network of 6,000 collection sites worldwide with turnaround times under 24 hours.
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Form I-9 Compliance is a Florida-based provider of electronic I-9 verification and E-Verify solutions for employers across the United States. The platform automates form completion, document scanning, and remote verification to ensure federal immigration compliance. Integrated with HR systems like Workday and BambooHR, it reduces audit risks and supports remote onboarding for distributed workforces.
Corporate Screening Services is an information services company based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in background checks, employment verification, and compliance screening for corporations. It processes data for hiring, vendor management, and regulatory adherence across industries.
HQ CountryUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States
HQ City
New York City, NY
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Los Angeles, CA
Cleveland, OH
Deal Date29 Feb 20245 Sep 202311 Jan 20228 Nov 2021
Valuation$2B$41M$19M$39M
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About First Advantage

When was First Advantage founded?First Advantage was founded in 2003.
Where is First Advantage headquartered?First Advantage is headquartered in United States.
How many employees does First Advantage have?As of today, First Advantage has over 10K employees.
Who is the CEO of First Advantage?First Advantage's CEO is Scott Staples.
Is First Advantage publicly listed?Yes, First Advantage is a public company listed on Nasdaq.
What is the stock symbol of First Advantage?First Advantage trades under FA ticker.
When did First Advantage go public?First Advantage went public in 2021.
Who are competitors of First Advantage?First Advantage main competitors include Robert Half, Jinhai Medical Technology, Persol Holdings, Trinet Group, Korn Ferry, Meitec Group Holdings, Adecco Group, ManpowerGroup, FESCO Group, Insperity.
What is the current market cap of First Advantage?First Advantage's current market cap is $3B.
What is the current revenue of First Advantage?First Advantage's last 12 months revenue is $2B.
What is the current revenue growth of First Advantage?First Advantage revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 6%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of First Advantage?Current revenue multiple of First Advantage is 2.8x.
Is First Advantage profitable?Yes, First Advantage is EBITDA-positive (as of the last 12 months).
What is the current EBITDA of First Advantage?First Advantage's last 12 months EBITDA is $453M.
What is First Advantage's EBITDA margin?First Advantage's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 28%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of First Advantage?Current EBITDA multiple of First Advantage is 10.1x.
What is the current FCF of First Advantage?First Advantage's last 12 months FCF is $160M.
What is First Advantage's FCF margin?First Advantage's last 12 months FCF margin is 10%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of First Advantage?Current FCF multiple of First Advantage is 28.6x.
How many companies First Advantage has acquired to date?As of May 2026, First Advantage has acquired 6 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by First Advantage?$2B acquisition of Sterling on 29th February 2024 was the largest M&A First Advantage has done to date.
What companies First Advantage acquired?First Advantage acquired Sterling, Infinite ID, Corporate Screening Services, Form I-9 Compliance, MultiLatin, and GBG (UK employ and comply unit).
In how many companies First Advantage has invested to date?First Advantage hasn't invested in any companies yet (or none have been disclosed publicly).

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