The current PE ratio for First Advantage stock as of Jul 25, 2024 is 74.04. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.23 and the stock price of $17.03 per share. The PE ratio has grown by 31% from its last 4 quarters average of 56.7.
The average historical PE ratio of First Advantage for the last three years is 59.33. The current P/E ratio of 74.04 is 25% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last three years, FA's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2021 quarter at 173.09, when the price was $19.04 and the EPS was $0.11. The lowest point was in the Dec 2022 quarter, when it reached 30.23 with a price of $13 and an EPS of $0.43.
Maximum annual increase: 110.82% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -82.54% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.73 | 110.82% |
| 2022 | 30.23 | -82.54% |
| 2021 | 173.09 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
The current PE ratio of FA is higher than its 3-year average.
The price to earnings ratio for FA stock as of Jul 25, 2024, stands at 74.04.
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for FA stock is 59.33.
Over the last three years, the Dec 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 173.09.
The current PE ratio of FA is 25% higher than the 3-year historical average.
FA's PE ratio is high because the stock price is relatively expensive compared to the earnings generated by the company.
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 25, 2024), First Advantage's share price is $17.03. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $0.23. Therefore, First Advantage's PE ratio for today is 74.04. PE RATIO(74.04) = STOCK PRICE($17.03) / TTM EPS($0.23)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.