First Advantage Corporation (FA) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2021 to 2024
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FA Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 6, 2026, First Advantage Corporation (FA) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -64.3x, with a stock price of $12.85 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-0.20.
The current P/E is 157% below its 5-year average of 112.5x. Over the past five years, FA's P/E has ranged from a low of 31.3x to a high of 640.3x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.9x, FA trades at a 348% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 414 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 185.4x.
Relative to the broader market, FA trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our FA DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
FA P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5B | 4250.3 | - | -100% | |
| $21B | 32.6 | 7.01 | +10% | |
| $14B | 30.5 | 5.72 | +60%Best | |
| $22B | 26.3 | 3.09 | -3% | |
| $7B | 23.6 | 0.45Best | -2% | |
| $486M | 39.3 | - | -88% | |
| $6B | 33.7 | - | -32% | |
| $83B | 20.8 | 1.75 | +10% | |
| $7B | 15.6Lowest | 0.58 | -9% | |
| $6B | 25.5 | 0.90 | +11% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
FA Historical P/E Data (2021–2024)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 Q3 | Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $19.85 | $0.03 | 640.3x | +469% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Jun 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $16.07 | $0.17 | 96.3x | -14% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $16.22 | $0.22 | 73.3x | -35% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $16.57 | $0.25 | 65.0x | -42% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $13.79 | $0.28 | 48.4x | -57% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $15.41 | $0.32 | 48.1x | -57% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $13.96 | $0.34 | 40.7x | -64% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $13.00 | $0.42 | 31.3x | -72% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Fri Sep 30 2022 00:00:00 GM | $12.83 | $0.39 | 33.3x | -70% |
| FY2022 Q2 | $12.67 | $0.39 | 32.9x | -71% | |
| FY2022 Q1 | $20.19 | $0.33 | 62.0x | -45% | |
| FY2021 Q4 | Fri Dec 31 2021 00:00:00 GM | $19.04 | $0.09 | 211.6x | +88% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 112.5x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FA stock.
Is FA stock overvalued or undervalued?
FA trades at -64.3x P/E, below its 5-year average of 112.5x. At the N/A percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does FA's valuation compare to peers?
First Advantage Corporation P/E of -64.3x compares to sector median of 25.9x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is FA's PEG ratio?
FA PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2021-2024.