First Advantage Corporation (FA) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 57/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-03, First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $21.59 (+2.96% 1D, market cap $3.71B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, FA ranks #255 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), FA carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.3%. By comparison, RGTI (Rigetti Computing Inc.) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.1%, cap $3.75B) and LIF (Life360 Inc.) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 24.6x, ROIC 8.0%, cap $3.62B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LIF leads on earnings multiple (24.6x) while LIF leads on capital efficiency (8.0% ROIC).
Per FA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001210677), First Advantage Corporation generated $1.57B in revenue (+83.0% YoY), -$34.8M in net income, and $188.5M in free cash flow against $3.83B in total assets and $2.08B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.6% realized swing band)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 78% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 62 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 12 pts from forensic ceiling
Even with a 57/100 (D+) score, FA faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($20.12) or 200D SMA ($16.39) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($21.49) toward Bear Floor ($16.76).
First Advantage Corporation (FA) surged +2.96% to $21.59, trading at 78% of its 52-week range ($8.82 – $25.15). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Yahoo! Finance Canada report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Stock Titan report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Yahoo Finance report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
marketscreener.com report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Investing.com India report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
TradingView report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Stock Traders Daily report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
TradingView report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
First Advantage has delivered a strong share price run in recent years, and that kind of move naturally raises a question for investors about whether the current valuation is still grounded in the company’s earnings powe
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +83.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on FA today. View full Setup Ledger →
No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for FA. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.
Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, First Advantage Corporation (FA) ranks #255 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #231 by equity capitalization ($3.71B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LIF leads on earnings valuation at 24.6x trailing P/E, while LIF leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.0% ROIC and 77.8% gross margin. FA currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 57/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA
ACTIVE
First Advantage Corporation | D+ | 57/100 | — | — | 3.3% | +2.96% | $3.71B | Benchmark Subject |
| RGTI Rigetti Computing Inc. | E | 33/100 | — | 29.1% | -12.1% | -6.72% | $3.75B | /rgti-vs-fa → |
| LIF Life360 Inc. | D | 51/100 | 24.6x | 77.8% | 8.0% | -2.31% | $3.62B | /lif-vs-fa → |
| JOYY JOYY Inc. | D+ | 52/100 | — | — | 0.7% | -0.63% | $3.93B | /joyy-vs-fa → |
| QBTS D-Wave Quantum Inc. | D- | 35/100 | — | 82.6% | -22.6% | -7.87% | $4.04B | /qbts-vs-fa → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), First Advantage Corporation (FA) reported GAAP revenue of $1.57B (+83.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $860.2M , and +106.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$34.8M, operating cash flow of $195.1M, and free cash flow of $188.5M (+611.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, FA closed FY2025 with $3.83B in total assets against $2.08B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.41, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.57B | -$34.8M | $195.1M | $188.5M | $3.83B | $2.08B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $860.2M | -$110.3M | $28.2M | $26.5M | $3.92B | $2.12B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $763.8M | $37.3M | $162.8M | $162.8M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-03, First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $21.59 (+2.96% 1D, market cap $3.71B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, FA ranks #255 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), FA carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.3%. By comparison, RGTI (Rigetti Computing Inc.) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.1%, cap $3.75B) and LIF (Life360 Inc.) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 24.6x, ROIC 8.0%, cap $3.62B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LIF leads on earnings multiple (24.6x) while LIF leads on capital efficiency (8.0% ROIC).
Per FA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001210677), First Advantage Corporation generated $1.57B in revenue (+83.0% YoY), -$34.8M in net income, and $188.5M in free cash flow against $3.83B in total assets and $2.08B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
FA last traded at $21.59 (+2.96% on volume of 1,105,698 shares), positioning the stock +7.31% above its 50-day simple moving average ($20.12) and +31.73% above its 200-day simple moving average ($16.39). Across its 52-week range of $8.82 to $25.15, FA sits at the 78.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.6% ($19.95 to $23.23).
Why FA Stock surged +2.96% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, FA scores 56 out of 100, graded D+, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20 (ROIC 3.3%; FCF yield 5.23%); Whale 13F Flow 15/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 10/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 12/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 8/20 (Altman Z 1.41; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 1.58). Taken together, the weakest pillars are the balance sheet and insider conviction, while institutional flow is the strongest. For a prospective investor, the rating points to a thin return on invested capital relative to a leveraged balance sheet. Upside drivers would need to come from margin expansion and deleveraging, while the Trim verdict signals that the current profile does not offer a margin of safety on fundamentals alone. This is an analytical framing, not personalized advice.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1574.4M | $132.5M | $-34.8M | N/A | $188.5M | $240.0M | $2080.0M |
| FY 2024 | $860.2M | $-62.4M | $-110.3M | N/A | $26.5M | $168.7M | $2121.3M |
| FY 2023 | $763.8M | $81.5M | $37.3M | N/A | $162.8M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, FY 2025 revenue rose to $1574.4M from $860.2M in FY 2024, and operating income turned positive at $132.5M, although net income remained negative at $-34.8M. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 3.3%, and the Altman Z-Score is 1.41, Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 1.58. Reported debt of $2080.0M against cash of $240.0M in FY 2025 reflects a leveraged balance sheet.
Per the recent news and catalysts section, five headlines are tagged to FA, all marked YELLOW with impact label MARKET WIRE. Coverage includes a Yahoo! Finance Canada market report, a Stock Titan item stating identity fraud checks will appear in hiring background reports, a Yahoo Finance forecast page, a marketscreener.com and an Investing.com India item on First Advantage and ID.me launching an identity verification product, and a TradingView chart page for the ticker CCC. The identity verification launch is the most substantive catalyst referenced, while the remaining items are primarily market-data pages. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.
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Yahoo! Finance Canada report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Stock Titan report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Yahoo Finance report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
marketscreener.com report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Investing.com India report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
TradingView report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Stock Traders Daily report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
TradingView report covering First Advantage Corporation (FA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Welcome to the FA (First Advantage Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 56/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in EDP Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on FA, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless First Advantage Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on FA, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in EDP Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $20.97 (52-wk range $8.82 - $25.15), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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