First Advantage Corp (FA)vsRelx PLC ADR (RELX)
FA
First Advantage Corp
$11.23
+0.90%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.96B
RELX
Relx PLC ADR
$32.47
+0.03%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $60.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Relx PLC ADR generates 509% more annual revenue ($9.59B vs $1.57B). RELX leads profitability with a 21.5% profit margin vs -2.2%. RELX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
FA
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
RELX
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FA.
Margin of Safety
+43.1%
Fair Value
$50.66
Current Price
$32.47
$18.19 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 36.8% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 71 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -2.7% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 82.4%
Currently unprofitable
Trading at 18.8x book value
1.2% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
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 : RELX
The strongest argument for RELX centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.5% and operating margin at 31.4%. PEG of 1.36 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 : RELX
The primary concerns for RELX are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.10 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RELX 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.
RELX generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RELX scores higher overall (62/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 21.5% 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.
Relx PLC ADR
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
RELX PLC provides information-based decision-making and analysis tools for professional and commercial clients in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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