Circle8 GroupCIRC -3.43%62 Pretax Margin % is -12.31% 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 1,074 Business Services companies, Circle8 Group ranks worse than 87.24% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Circle8 Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-30.8 Mil. Circle8 Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $249.9 Mil. Therefore, Circle8 Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Circle8 Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CIRC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -409500 Med: -370.73 Max: -5.28
Current: -13.63
CIRC's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 87.24% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs CIRC: -13.63
Circle8 Group (NAS:CIRC) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Circle8 Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Circle8 Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Circle8 Group's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Circle8 Group's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Circle8 Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Circle8 Group's Pretax 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.
Circle8 Group (CIRC) has a Pretax Margin % of -12.31% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Circle8 Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #937 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Circle8 Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Circle8 Group's current Pretax Margin % is -12.31%. Based on the distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #937 out of 1074 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 Pretax Margin % compare to BGSF and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Circle8 Group ranks #937 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Circle8 Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.33, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Circle8 Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Circle8 Group's current Pretax Margin % is -12.31%. 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 Pretax Margin % is -12.31%. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Circle8 Group (CIRC), the current Pretax Margin % is -12.31% 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:
Pretax Margin %: -12.31%
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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