15.2 USD
-0.06 (-0.39%)
15.2 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to FA. FA was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of FA have multiple concerns. FA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FA was profitable.
FA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: FA reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years FA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FA's Return On Assets of -3.60% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FA is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FA (-10.65%) is worse than 68.97% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.15%, FA is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.6% | ||
| ROE | -10.65% | ||
| ROIC | 0.15% |
ROA(3y)0.97%
ROA(5y)-0.2%
ROE(3y)0.47%
ROE(5y)-1.55%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
FA has a worse Operating Margin (0.47%) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.88%, FA is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 45.88% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FA has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.03, we must say that FA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.03, FA is not doing good in the industry: 71.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62 is on the high side and indicates that FA has dependencies on debt financing.
FA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: FA underperforms 77.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that FA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FA has a better Current ratio (2.26) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.26 indicates that FA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FA's Quick ratio of 2.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FA outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FA have decreased by -1.08% in the last year.
FA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 93.41%.
FA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%15.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)93.41%
Revenue growth 3Y6.49%
Revenue growth 5Y12.29%
Sales Q2Q%105.48%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.72% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, FA will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 26.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.34%
EPS Next 2Y22.6%
EPS Next 3Y14.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year79.6%
Revenue Next 2Y37.34%
Revenue Next 3Y26.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.52, the valuation of FA can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FA is cheaper than 70.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.38.
FA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.33.
FA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FA is cheaper than 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
FA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FA is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FA's earnings are expected to grow with 14.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.6%
EPS Next 3Y14.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
15.2
-0.06 (-0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.6%
Inst Owner Change8.26%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap2.65B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)-138.66M
Analysts77.78
Price Target17.78 (16.97%)
Short Float %15.84%
Short Ratio15.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-0.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.23%
Min EPS beat(2)3.95%
Max EPS beat(2)10.51%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.44%
Max EPS beat(4)25.51%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.69%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.45%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.48%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.02%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.83%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.75%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.7%
PT rev (1m)-4.93%
PT rev (3m)-7.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.81 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 60.81 | ||
| P/B | 2.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.27 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY6.05%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY8.11%
FCF(TTM)-0.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.25
OCFY1.64%
SpS8.39
BVpS7.48
TBVpS-9.93
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.6% | ||
| ROE | -10.65% | ||
| ROCE | 0.19% | ||
| ROIC | 0.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.44% | ||
| OM | 0.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 45.88% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.97%
ROA(5y)-0.2%
ROE(3y)0.47%
ROE(5y)-1.55%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.52%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 19.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.04 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 17.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.03 |
F-Score2
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC0.02
Cap/Depr(3y)21.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)18.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%15.38%
EPS Next Y25.34%
EPS Next 2Y22.6%
EPS Next 3Y14.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)93.41%
Revenue growth 3Y6.49%
Revenue growth 5Y12.29%
Sales Q2Q%105.48%
Revenue Next Year79.6%
Revenue Next 2Y37.34%
Revenue Next 3Y26.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-85.48%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year393.59%
EBIT Next 3Y81.54%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-102.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-75.29%
OCF growth 3Y-42.55%
OCF growth 5Y-17%
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP / FA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FA.
Can you provide the valuation status for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP?
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) is 16.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.03.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) is expected to grow by 25.34% in the next year.