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CIRCLE SPA (CIRC.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:CIRC - IT0005344996 - Common Stock

7.72 EUR
-1.08 (-12.27%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CIRC. CIRC was compared to 32 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CIRC get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CIRC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CIRC had positive earnings in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CIRC 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years CIRC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CIRC.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIRC.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 1M -1M 2M

1.2 Ratios

CIRC has a Return On Assets (4.60%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CIRC's Return On Equity of 9.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIRC outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
CIRC's Return On Invested Capital of 8.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CIRC outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CIRC is below the industry average of 12.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.6%
ROE 9.61%
ROIC 8.36%
ROA(3y)5.46%
ROA(5y)3.98%
ROE(3y)11.4%
ROE(5y)8.24%
ROIC(3y)9.74%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
CIRC.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIRC.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CIRC (13.54%) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
CIRC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CIRC has a Operating Margin of 19.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIRC outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIRC has declined.
CIRC has a Gross Margin (67.90%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CIRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.78%
PM (TTM) 13.54%
GM 67.9%
OM growth 3Y199.37%
OM growth 5Y-1.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y1.07%
GM growth 3Y6.39%
GM growth 5Y-0.87%
CIRC.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIRC.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CIRC is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CIRC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CIRC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CIRC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CIRC.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingCIRC.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1M 2M 3M 4M
CIRC.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIRC.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.58 indicates that CIRC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CIRC has a Altman-Z score (2.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that CIRC is not too dependend on debt financing.
CIRC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIRC outperforms 96.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.58
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.03%
CIRC.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIRC.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2M 4M 6M

2.3 Liquidity

CIRC has a Current Ratio of 1.99. This is a normal value and indicates that CIRC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CIRC (1.99) is better than 93.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.97 indicates that CIRC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CIRC (1.97) is better than 93.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.99
Quick Ratio 1.97
CIRC.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIRC.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CIRC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 102.14%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CIRC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.15% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 14.19% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 23.62% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)102.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y19.15%
EPS Q2Q%-8.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.19%
Revenue growth 3Y24.74%
Revenue growth 5Y23.62%
Sales Q2Q%70.22%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
CIRC.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIRC.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
CIRC.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIRC.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.06, CIRC is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CIRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CIRC is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CIRC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.49.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.06
Fwd PE N/A
CIRC.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIRC.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CIRC.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.46
CIRC.MI Per share dataCIRC.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CIRC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CIRCLE SPA

BIT:CIRC (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

7.72

-1.08 (-12.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners5.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.90M
Revenue(TTM)10.35M
Net Income(TTM)1.40M
Analysts82.86
Price Target10.71 (38.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.06
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.57
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.53
P/tB 6.77
EV/EBITDA 12.46
EPS(TTM)0.35
EY4.53%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS2.17
BVpS3.05
TBVpS1.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.15
Graham Number4.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.6%
ROE 9.61%
ROCE 9.9%
ROIC 8.36%
ROICexc 8.94%
ROICexgc 16.94%
OM 19.78%
PM (TTM) 13.54%
GM 67.9%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.46%
ROA(5y)3.98%
ROE(3y)11.4%
ROE(5y)8.24%
ROIC(3y)9.74%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
ROICexc(3y)12.3%
ROICexc(5y)9.65%
ROICexgc(3y)22.36%
ROICexgc(5y)18.03%
ROCE(3y)11.52%
ROCE(5y)9.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y189.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y207.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.11%
OM growth 3Y199.37%
OM growth 5Y-1.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y1.07%
GM growth 3Y6.39%
GM growth 5Y-0.87%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.54
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.99
Quick Ratio 1.97
Altman-Z 2.58
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)111.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)155.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)102.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y19.15%
EPS Q2Q%-8.98%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.19%
Revenue growth 3Y24.74%
Revenue growth 5Y23.62%
Sales Q2Q%70.22%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y105.77%
EBIT growth 3Y273.45%
EBIT growth 5Y21.49%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-114.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-87.99%
OCF growth 3Y-43.14%
OCF growth 5YN/A

CIRCLE SPA / CIRC.MI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CIRC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CIRC.MI.


What is the valuation status for CIRC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CIRCLE SPA (CIRC.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CIRC stock?

CIRCLE SPA (CIRC.MI) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CIRC stock?

The dividend rating of CIRCLE SPA (CIRC.MI) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.