CIRC (Circle8 Group) ROCE %: -152.07% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Circle8 Group ROCE %?

Circle8 Group CIRC -3.43% 62 ROCE % is -152.07% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Circle8 Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -152.07%.

Circle8 Group (NAS:CIRC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Circle8 Group ROCE % Historical Data

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Circle8 Group Annual Data

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-88.87

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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-520.02	-158.46	-65.25	-371.54	-152.07

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Circle8 Group ROCE % Calculation

Circle8 Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-50.232	/	( ( (119.752 - 94.249)	+	(113.23 - 114.951) )	/ 2 )
	=	-50.232	/	( (25.503	+	-1.721)	/ 2 )
	=	-50.232	/	11.891
	=	-422.44 %

Circle8 Group's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-108.832	/	( ( (113.23 - 114.951)	+	(981.049 - 836.197) )	/ 2 )
	=	-108.832	/	( ( -1.721	+	144.852 )	/ 2 )
	=	-108.832	/	71.5655
	=	-152.07 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -152.07% mean?

Circle8 Group (CIRC) has a ROCE % of -152.07% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Circle8 Group's ROCE % too high?

Circle8 Group's current ROCE % is -152.07%. 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 ROCE % compare to BGSF and MHH?

Circle8 Group's ROCE % of -152.07% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.94. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Business Services company?

The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.94, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Circle8 Group's current ROCE % is -152.07%. 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 ROCE % is -152.07%. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Circle8 Group (CIRC), the current ROCE % is -152.07% 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:

ROCE %: -152.07%
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

Industry Industrials Business Services

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