Circle8 GroupCIRC -3.43%62 Operating Margin % is -5.96% 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. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Circle8 Group ranks worse than 85.89% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Circle8 Group's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.9 Mil. Circle8 Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $249.9 Mil. Therefore, Circle8 Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.96%.
Good Sign:
Circle8 Group Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Circle8 Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CIRC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -399700 Med: -308.22 Max: -0.9
Current: -9.55
CIRC's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 85.89% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.33
vs CIRC: -9.55
Circle8 Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 81.70% per year.
Circle8 Group's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.9 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-55.7 Mil.
Warning Sign:
Circle8 Group Inc has never been profitable in the past 3 years. It lost money every year.
Circle8 Group (NAS:CIRC) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Circle8 Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Circle8 Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Circle8 Group's Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Circle8 Group's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Circle8 Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Circle8 Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Circle8 Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (CIRC) has a Operating Margin % of -5.96% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Circle8 Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #919 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Circle8 Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Circle8 Group's current Operating Margin % is -5.96%. Based on the distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #919 out of 1070 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 Operating Margin % compare to BGSF and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #919 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Circle8 Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Circle8 Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Circle8 Group's current Operating Margin % is -5.96%. 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 Operating Margin % is -5.96%. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Circle8 Group (CIRC), the current Operating Margin % is -5.96% 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:
Operating Margin %: -5.96%
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $0.83 (42.5% below fair value)
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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