CIRC (Circle8 Group) EBIT: $-68.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CIRC Circle8 Group Inc CIRC
62 GF Score
Price $0.83
GF Value $1.44
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Circle8 Group EBIT?

Circle8 Group CIRC -3.43% 62 EBIT is $-68.0 Mil 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.

Circle8 Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-27.2 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-68.0 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Circle8 Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.60%. Circle8 Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -719.62%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Circle8 Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.70%.

Circle8 Group  (NAS:CIRC) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Circle8 Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-59.616 * ( 1 - 0.24% )/( (98.055 + 1140.743)/ 2 )
=-59.4729216/619.399
=-9.60 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=113.23 - 48.929 - ( 0.081 - max(0, 114.951 - 81.197+0.081))
=98.055

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=981.049 - 348.588 - ( 24.1 - max(0, 836.197 - 327.915+24.1))
=1140.743

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Circle8 Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-108.832/( ( (3.173 + max(19.221, 0)) + (7.853 + max(-68.503, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-108.832/( ( 22.394 + 7.853 )/ 2 )
=-108.832/15.1235
=-719.62 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(65.751 + 0 + 11.123) - (48.929 + 0 + 8.724)
=19.221

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(183.101 + 0 + 113.406) - (348.588 + 0 + 16.422)
=-68.503

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Circle8 Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-67.991/581.271
=-11.70 %

* 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.

Circle8 Group EBIT Related Terms

Circle8 Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Circle8 Group's EBIT 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.

Circle8 Group EBIT Chart

Circle8 Group Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Circle8 Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CIRC vs BGSF, MHH, NIXX: EBIT Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Circle8 Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Circle8 Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Circle8 Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Circle8 Group EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-68.0 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $-68.0 Mil mean?
Circle8 Group (CIRC) has a EBIT of $-68.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Circle8 Group.
Is Circle8 Group's EBIT too high?
Circle8 Group's current EBIT is $-68.0 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to BGSF and MHH?
Circle8 Group's EBIT of $-68.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Business Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Business Services industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Circle8 Group. Circle8 Group's current EBIT is $-68.0 Mil. 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 EBIT is $-68.0 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Circle8 Group (CIRC), the current EBIT is $-68.0 Mil 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:

  • EBIT: $-68.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $0.83 (42.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs

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.

Circle8 Group Business Description

Address 270 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 2230, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA, 07632
Atlantic International Corp is a U.S.-based outsourced services and workforce solutions company. The company specializes in permanent, temporary, and temporary-to-permanent placement services in various areas, including accounting and finance, administrative and clerical, hospitality, information technology, legal, light industrial, and medical fields. It also provides productivity consulting, and workforce management solutions.
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