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$22.06 +2.18% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $22.10
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.
ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID
Cap $3.71B
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Is FA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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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 $22.06 (+2.18% 1D, market cap $3.71B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 10/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, FA ranks #256 in composite RQD confidence.
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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).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FA?
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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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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $22.10 (+0.20%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 12% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk D
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (57/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FA SCORES 57/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (28% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.6% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+12/20 pts (21% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 81% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 62 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 12 pts from forensic ceiling
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$19.25+1.6% Next Q
49
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C-$19.56+7.8% Next Q
52
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C-$21.08+4.6% Next Q
54
CurrentGrade D+$22.06-0.2% Hist 90D α
57
Trajectory: D (49) → D+ (57)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the FA Bull Thesis Could Fail
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.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
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 ($21.96) toward Bear Floor ($17.13).
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Why FA Stock surged +2.18% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
First Advantage Corporation (FA) surged +2.18% to $22.06, trading at 81% 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.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 81% of its 52-week range ($8.82 – $25.15) with RSI-14 at 62 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.6% around $22.06 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $188.5M annual free cash flow.
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FA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +74.25%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $20.97H $22.06L $20.97C $22.06VOL 1.11M
RES: $22.02SUP: $16.47SMA50: $20.12SMA200: $16.39
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FA Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
36.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +83.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (FA)
Technology Rank #256 of 715
⚔️ RGTI vs FA Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (FA vs. RGTI, LIF, JOYY, QBTS)
Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, First Advantage Corporation (FA) ranks #256 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #232 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 |
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First Advantage Corporation | D+ | 57/100 | — | — | 3.3% | +2.18% | $3.71B | Benchmark Subject |
| RGTI Rigetti Computing Inc. | E | 33/100 | — | 29.1% | -12.1% | -5.16% | $3.75B | /rgti-vs-fa → |
| LIF Life360 Inc. | D | 51/100 | 24.6x | 77.8% | 8.0% | +0.56% | $3.62B | /lif-vs-fa → |
| JOYY JOYY Inc. | D+ | 52/100 | — | — | 0.7% | -1.23% | $3.93B | /joyy-vs-fa → |
| QBTS D-Wave Quantum Inc. | D- | 35/100 | — | 82.6% | -22.6% | -5.26% | $4.04B | /qbts-vs-fa → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001210677 ↗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 |
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| 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 | — | — |
3. FA Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs FA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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 $22.06 (+2.18% 1D, market cap $3.71B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 10/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, FA ranks #256 in composite RQD confidence.
How does FA compare to RGTI and LIF in the Technology sector?
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).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FA?
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.
Where is FA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
FA last traded at $22.06 (+2.18% on volume of 1,217,544 shares), positioning the stock +9.64% above its 50-day simple moving average ($20.12) and +34.59% above its 200-day simple moving average ($16.39). Across its 52-week range of $8.82 to $25.15, FA sits at the 81.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.6% ($20.38 to $23.74).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 57/100 (D+)
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FA — First Advantage Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
First Advantage Corporation (FA) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 57/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $22.06 (+2.18% 1D, market capitalization $3.71B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (11/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.3%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 8.4%, and free cash flow yield of 5.23%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (16/20) + Insider Conviction (10/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (12/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (8/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.41, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.58x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, within the EDP Services industry, with a market capitalization of $3.6B. — describes its products, customer base, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification. Per the market data, operating margin is 8.4% and net margin is -2.2%, with gross margin reported as 0%.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), First Advantage Corporation (FA) reported $1.57B in annual revenue (up from $860.2M in FY2024, +83.0% YoY) and -$34.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($763.8M revenue, $37.3M net income) through FY2025, FA scaled operating cash flow to $195.1M and free cash flow to $188.5M, backed by $3.83B in total assets against $2.08B in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 57/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Free cash flow yield of 5.23% and institutional whale pillar of 16/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 16/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $8.82 – $25.15 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation and 39.4x EV/EBITDA against 8.4% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
Operating in EDP Services (Technology), FA carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of —.
- Key Question #1: Can FA sustain or expand its 8.4% operating margin and 3.3% ROIC against EDP Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.57B and free cash flow of $188.5M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $2.08B in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is FA's equity valuation to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?
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FA Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $22.06?
🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON FA 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION
MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Long-Only 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $26.12 (+21.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate FY 2025 revenue reached $1.57B with operating income of $132.5M and FCF of $188.5M, a sharp improvement from FY 2024.
FY 2025 revenue reached $1.57B with operating income of $132.5M and FCF of $188.5M, a sharp improvement from FY 2024.. When you look under the hood at FA, Fundamental Cash Engine is 11/20 with 0.0% gross margins and 3.3% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (16/20) has been quietly accumulating below $25.15. My 12M target is $26.12.
EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL
Both sides have a point here — FA's 8/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.
BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $16.84 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $21.59 A 3.3% ROIC, 1.58 Debt/Equity, and a 1.41 Altman Z-Score point to weak returns on a leveraged balance sheet.
Careful chasing FA at $21.59. A 3.3% ROIC, 1.58 Debt/Equity, and a 1.41 Altman Z-Score point to weak returns on a leveraged balance sheet.. Gross margin is 0.0%, but operating margin is 8.4%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $16.84 on multiple compression.