First Advantage Corp (FA)vsUL Solutions Inc. (ULS)
FA
First Advantage Corp
$15.88
+0.70%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.74B
ULS
UL Solutions Inc.
$96.81
-2.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $19.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
UL Solutions Inc. generates 94% more annual revenue ($3.11B vs $1.61B). ULS leads profitability with a 11.3% profit margin vs 0.5%. ULS trades at a lower P/E of 57.3x. ULS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
FA
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
ULS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.9%
Fair Value
$20.27
Current Price
$15.88
$4.39 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ULS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Earnings expanding 36.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.7% — below average capital efficiency
0.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 82.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 14.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FA
The strongest argument for FA centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : ULS
The strongest argument for ULS centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FA
The primary concerns for FA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 320.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ULS
The primary concerns for ULS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
FA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
ULS generates stronger free cash flow (150M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ULS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 39/100). FA offers better value entry with a 45.9% margin of safety. 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.
UL Solutions Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
UL Solutions Inc. provides safety science services globally. The company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois with additional offices in North America, Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East.
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