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Circle8 GroupCIRC +1.79%49 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 59.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 151% above its 10-year median of 23.60. GuruFocus rates CIRC with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Business Services companies, Circle8 Group ranks better than 93.74% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 59.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Circle8 Group was 59.30% per year. The lowest was -28.70% per year. And the median was 23.60% per year.
Circle8 Group (NAS:CIRC) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Circle8 Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CIRC vs BGSF, MHH, NIXX: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Circle8 Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Circle8 Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Circle8 Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Circle8 Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 59.30% mean?
Circle8 Group (CIRC) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 59.30% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Circle8 Group and its competitors. This is 151% above median its historical median of 23.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #54 out of 863 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Circle8 Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Circle8 Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 59.30% is 151% above median its 10-year median of 23.60. The Business Services industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.20. Circle8 Group's value of 59.30% is 623.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #54 out of 863 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Circle8 Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Circle8 Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to BGSF and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #54 out of 863 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Circle8 Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.20. Circle8 Group's value of 59.30% is 623.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.60 vs. the industry median of 8.20, Circle8 Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Business Services companies is 8.20, based on 863 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Circle8 Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 59.30% is 623.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Circle8 Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Circle8 Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 59.30%, which is 151% above median its own 10-year median of 23.60. 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 $1.36, compared to a current price of $0.67 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 59.30%, which is 151% above median its 10-year median of 23.60 and 623.2% above the Business Services industry median of 8.20. Circle8 Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Circle8 Group (CIRC), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 59.30% 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 $0.67 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.36.
GuruFocus considers Circle8 Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CIRC:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 59.30% (151% above median its 10-year median of 23.60)
GF Value™: $1.36 vs. price of $0.67 (51.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 623.2% above the Business Services median (#54 of 863)
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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