First Advantage Corporation
First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) is trading at $19.60, about ₹1,879 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 1.61% today. Indian residents can buy First Advantage from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$19.53
Today's high
$20.03
52 week low
$8.82
52 week high
$25.15
FA opened at $19.71, closed previously at $19.92, and has traded between $8.82 and $25.15 over the past 52 weeks.
About
First Advantage Corporation (FA) is a global technology firm that delivers solutions centered on human capital, specializing in verification, screening, safety protocols, and regulatory adherence. The company provides an extensive array of services both before and after an individual joins an organization. For pre-employment needs, their offerings encompass criminal background checks, drug and health screenings, verification for an extended workforce, FBI channeling, identity confirmation including biometric fraud mitigation tools, validation of educational and professional histories, driver record checks and compliance, healthcare credential verification, and specialized executive screening, alongside other assessment products. Beyond the initial hiring phase, their post-onboarding solutions include continuous monitoring for criminal records, healthcare sanctions, motor vehicle records, social media activity, and global sanctions and licenses. Furthermore, First Advantage extends its expertise to areas such as fleet and vehicle compliance management, assistance with securing hiring tax credits and incentives, screening services for residents and tenants, and investigative research. These diverse services cater to professionals in various departments, including human resources, recruitment, risk management, compliance, vendor relations, and security, across enterprises of all sizes – from global corporations to mid-sized and small businesses. Established in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2003, First Advantage Corporation was previously known as Fastball Intermediate, Inc., adopting its current name in March 2021.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.84M
Market cap
$3.36B
P/E Ratio
132.97
Price-to-sales ratio
2.02
Enterprise value
$5.17B
Free cash flow yield
7.16%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.58
Return on equity
1.93%
ROIC
3.42%
Beta
1.17
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
$0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
$1.57B
Earnings per share
-$0.20
Free cash flow
$140.87M
Net profit margin
1.51%
Gross margin
36.27%
EBITDA
$380.00M
Revenue growth
83.02%
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How to buy First Advantage from India
Indian residents can buy First Advantage shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for First Advantage and place an order
Find First Advantage by name or by its ticker, FA, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. First Advantage trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your First Advantage position in USD and INR. First Advantage pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Read the full guide: how to invest in First Advantage from India
Trading and taxes when buying First Advantage from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- NoneFirst Advantage does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy First Advantage stock?
Yes. First Advantage (FA) has been listed on NASDAQ since 2021, in the Specialty Business Services industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one First Advantage share cost in rupees?
One First Advantage share is $19.60 — about ₹1,879 at a USD/INR rate of 95.88 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the First Advantage price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying First Advantage from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy whole shares of First Advantage?
Yes. One First Advantage share is $19.60, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in First Advantage.
How are gains on First Advantage shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the First Advantage price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does First Advantage pay a dividend?
No. First Advantage does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.
When can I trade First Advantage from India?
NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on First Advantage shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare First Advantage shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your First Advantage holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell First Advantage and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.