CIRC (Circle8 Group) Beneish M-Score: -0.26 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


CIRC Circle8 Group Inc CIRC
62 GF Score
Price $0.83
GF Value $1.44
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What is Circle8 Group Beneish M-Score?

Circle8 Group CIRC -3.43% 62 Beneish M-Score is -0.26 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 1,021 Business Services companies, Circle8 Group ranks worse than 94.61% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.26 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Circle8 Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CIRC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.63   Med: 1.71   Max: 280597.22
Current: -0.26

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Circle8 Group was 280597.22. The lowest was -5.63. And the median was 1.71.


Circle8 Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Circle8 Group's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

Circle8 Group Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.71 0.00 190,876.31 -3.31 -4.94

Circle8 Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11,558.18 -5.60 -5.63 -4.94 -0.26

CIRC vs BGSF, MHH, NIXX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Circle8 Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Circle8 Group Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Circle8 Group for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 2.5997+0.528 * 1.1165+0.404 * 2.2493+0.892 * 1.3106+0.115 * 1.2827
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0847+4.679 * -0.039015-0.327 * 0.8022
=-0.26

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $190.4 Mil.
Revenue was 249.887 + 120.046 + 110.127 + 102.897 = $583.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 21.426 + 10.979 + 12.402 + 11.419 = $56.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $327.9 Mil.
Total Assets was $981.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $7.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $9.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $103.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $836.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $54.6 Mil.
Net Income was -30.746 + -27.148 + -10.82 + -10.718 = $-79.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -12.304 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $-12.3 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -9.887 + -8.179 + -1.255 + -9.531 = $-28.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was $55.9 Mil.
Revenue was 102.809 + 129.546 + 107.804 + 104.636 = $444.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 11.186 + 13.338 + 11.885 + 11.49 = $47.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $72.7 Mil.
Total Assets was $106.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $6.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $73.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $117.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3.1 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(190.409 / 582.957) / (55.883 / 444.795)
=0.326626 / 0.125638
=2.5997

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(47.899 / 444.795) / (56.226 / 582.957)
=0.107688 / 0.09645
=1.1165

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (327.915 + 7.853) / 981.049) / (1 - (72.681 + 2.658) / 106.474)
=0.657746 / 0.292419
=2.2493

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=582.957 / 444.795
=1.3106

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(6.706 / (6.706 + 2.658)) / (9.927 / (9.927 + 7.853))
=0.716147 / 0.558324
=1.2827

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(103.889 / 582.957) / (73.079 / 444.795)
=0.17821 / 0.164298
=1.0847

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((54.59 + 836.197) / 981.049) / ((3.071 + 117.439) / 106.474)
=0.907994 / 1.131826
=0.8022

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(-79.432 - -12.304 - -28.852) / 981.049
=-0.039015

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Circle8 Group has a M-score of -0.26 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.26 mean?
Circle8 Group (CIRC) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.26 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Circle8 Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #966 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Circle8 Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Circle8 Group's current Beneish M-Score is -0.26. Based on the distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #966 out of 1021 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 Beneish M-Score compare to BGSF and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #966 out of 1021 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Circle8 Group in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Circle8 Group and its competitors. Circle8 Group's current Beneish M-Score is -0.26. 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 Beneish M-Score is -0.26. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Circle8 Group (CIRC), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.26 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:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.26
  • 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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