CIRC (Circle8 Group) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 04, 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 Moat Score?

Circle8 Group CIRC -3.43% 62 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 04, 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 1,094 Business Services companies, Circle8 Group ranks better than 84.19% on this metric.

Circle8 Group has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Circle8 Group has No Moat: Atlantic International Corp lacks significant competitive advantages. It does not demonstrate strong market leadership, brand strength, or proprietary technology, resulting in a very weak moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Circle8 Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Circle8 Group  (NAS:CIRC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Circle8 Group Moat Score Related Terms

CIRC vs BGSF, MHH, NIXX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Circle8 Group's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Circle8 Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Circle8 Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Circle8 Group (CIRC) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #173 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Circle8 Group's Moat Score too high?
Circle8 Group's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #173 out of 1094 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 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Circle8 Group's Moat Score compare to BGSF and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #173 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places Circle8 Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Circle8 Group's current Moat Score is 2. 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 Moat Score is 2. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Circle8 Group (CIRC), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 04, 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:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • 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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