Company / Operating Margin
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP Operating Margin History
FY2019-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
8.4%
FY2025
5-year range
-7.2% / 11.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+216.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#119 of 286
Information Technology
What the data says
Operating Margin changed +216% YoY in FY2025, a notable deviation from the 6-year average annual change of +357%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.8%.
Declined from 10.7% to 8.4% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -3.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +8.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#119 of 286 in Information TechnologyTop 42% of 286This company 8.4% Sector average -210.8%
▼
+104.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 216.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 219.2pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2019.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.76 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Negative profit margin: -12.8%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 8.4% | +216.0% |
| FY2024 | -7.2% | -167.9% |
| FY2023 | 10.7% | -8.3% |
| FY2022 | 11.6% | +29.9% |
| FY2021 | 9.0% | +2174.6% |
| FY2020 | -0.4% | -102.3% |
| FY2019 | 19.1% | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026