First Advantage Corp (FA)vsThomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares (TRI)
FA
First Advantage Corp
$11.23
+0.90%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.96B
TRI
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares
$87.40
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $38.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares generates 375% more annual revenue ($7.48B vs $1.57B). TRI leads profitability with a 20.1% profit margin vs -2.2%. TRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
FA
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
TRI
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FA.
Margin of Safety
-298.8%
Fair Value
$22.37
Current Price
$87.40
$65.03 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 36.8% year-over-year
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -2.7% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 82.4%
Currently unprofitable
Moderate valuation
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 42.6%
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 : TRI
The strongest argument for TRI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 26.6%.
Bear Case : FA
The primary concerns for FA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TRI
The primary concerns for TRI are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TRI is a mature 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.
TRI generates stronger free cash flow (607M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRI scores higher overall (49/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 20.1% margins. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Thomson Reuters Corporation provides business information services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
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