First Advantage Corp (FA)vsGlobal Payments Inc (GPN)
FA
First Advantage Corp
$11.23
+0.90%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.96B
GPN
Global Payments Inc
$70.77
-0.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $19.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Global Payments Inc generates 389% more annual revenue ($7.71B vs $1.57B). GPN leads profitability with a 18.2% profit margin vs -2.2%. GPN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
FA
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
GPN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FA.
Margin of Safety
-139.8%
Fair Value
$30.12
Current Price
$70.77
$40.65 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 36.8% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 27.9%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -2.7% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 82.4%
Currently unprofitable
0.0% revenue growth
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 59.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FA
The strongest argument for FA centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 36.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : GPN
The strongest argument for GPN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.2% and operating margin at 27.9%. PEG of 0.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FA
The primary concerns for FA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : GPN
The primary concerns for GPN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while GPN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
FA is growing revenue faster at 36.8% — sustainability is the question.
GPN generates stronger free cash flow (347M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GPN scores higher overall (63/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 18.2% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
First Advantage Corp
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
First Advantage Corporation provides technology solutions for human capital detection, verification, security and compliance globally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Global Payments Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Global Payments Inc. is an American company providing financial technology services globally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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