Circle8 GroupCIRC -3.43%62 Gross Margin % is 8.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 10.61. 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 1,007 Business Services companies, Circle8 Group ranks worse than 92.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Circle8 Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CIRC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -235.29 Med: 10.61 Max: 18.97
Current: 9.65
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Circle8 Group was 18.97%. The lowest was -235.29%. And the median was 10.61%.
CIRC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.15% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs CIRC: 9.65
Circle8 Group had a gross margin of 8.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Circle8 Group was 0.00% per year.
Circle8 Group (NAS:CIRC) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Circle8 Group had a gross margin of 8.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Circle8 Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Circle8 Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Circle8 Group's Gross Margin % 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Circle8 Group's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Circle8 Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Circle8 Group's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Circle8 Group (CIRC) has a Gross Margin % of 8.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Circle8 Group and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 10.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #928 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Circle8 Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Circle8 Group's current Gross Margin % of 8.57% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 10.61. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Circle8 Group's value of 8.57% is 75.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #928 out of 1007 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 Gross Margin % compare to BGSF and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #928 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Circle8 Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Circle8 Group's value of 8.57% is 75.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.61 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Circle8 Group has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Circle8 Group's current Gross Margin % of 8.57% is 75.2% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Circle8 Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Circle8 Group's current Gross Margin % is 8.57%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 10.61. 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 Gross Margin % is 8.57%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 10.61 and 75.2% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Circle8 Group (CIRC), the current Gross Margin % is 8.57% 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:
Gross Margin %: 8.57% (19% below median its 10-year median of 10.61)
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $0.83 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.2% below the Business Services median (#928 of 1007)
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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