Circle8 GroupCIRC -3.43%62 Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CIRC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 839 Business Services companies, Circle8 Group ranks worse than 119189.39% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Circle8 Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CIRC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.06 Med: -0.75 Max: 101.16
Current: -9.06
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Circle8 Group was 101.16. The lowest was -9.06. And the median was -0.75.
CIRC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 839
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs CIRC: -9.06
Circle8 Group (NAS:CIRC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Circle8 Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Circle8 Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Circle8 Group's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CIRC vs BGSF, MHH, NIXX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Circle8 Group's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Circle8 Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Circle8 Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Circle8 Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Circle8 Group (CIRC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.93 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Circle8 Group. According to the industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #999999 out of 839 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Circle8 Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Circle8 Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.93. Based on the distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #999999 out of 839 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Circle8 Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Circle8 Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BGSF and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #999999 out of 839 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Circle8 Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.60, based on 839 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Circle8 Group. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Circle8 Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Circle8 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Circle8 Group (CIRC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $0.83 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.93. Circle8 Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Circle8 Group (CIRC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Circle8 Group (CIRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Circle8 Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.83 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.
GuruFocus considers Circle8 Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CIRC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -5.93
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $0.83 (42.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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