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CIRCLE SPA (CIRC.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:CIRC - IT0005344996 - Common Stock

7.5 EUR
-0.08 (-1.06%)
Last: 9/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CIRC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CIRC against 29 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. CIRC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CIRC does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CIRC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CIRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.79%, CIRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.23%, CIRC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
CIRC has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: CIRC outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIRC is in line with the industry average of 10.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.18%) for CIRC is above the 3 year average (9.74%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.79%
ROE 18.23%
ROIC 15.18%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.54%, CIRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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 86.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIRC has declined.
CIRC's Gross Margin of 67.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIRC outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
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

CIRC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CIRC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CIRC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CIRC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 4.56 indicates that CIRC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.56, CIRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that CIRC is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, CIRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.56
ROIC/WACC1.88
WACC8.09%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.59 indicates that CIRC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CIRC (2.59) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.58 indicates that CIRC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CIRC has a Quick ratio of 2.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIRC outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.59
Quick Ratio 2.58
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

The earnings per share for CIRC have decreased by -2.46% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, CIRC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.23% in the last year.
CIRC shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 23.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.46%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y19.15%
EPS Q2Q%-2.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.23%
Revenue growth 3Y24.74%
Revenue growth 5Y23.62%
Sales Q2Q%-3.01%

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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.06 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CIRC.
CIRC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CIRC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say CIRC is valued inline with the index average.
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

CIRC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.26
CIRC.MI Per share dataCIRC.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CIRC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
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 (9/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

7.5

-0.08 (-1.06%)

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 Owners6.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap35.85M
Analysts82.86
Price Target10.71 (42.8%)
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 3.46
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 172.11
P/B 4.66
P/tB 9.23
EV/EBITDA 11.26
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY4.53%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.58%
SpS2.17
BVpS1.61
TBVpS0.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.79%
ROE 18.23%
ROCE 17.96%
ROIC 15.18%
ROICexc 18.57%
ROICexgc 31.38%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y189.2%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.08
Cap/Depr 26.78%
Cap/Sales 2.56%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 6.86%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.59
Quick Ratio 2.58
Altman-Z 4.56
F-Score8
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC1.88
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)-2.46%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y19.15%
EPS Q2Q%-2.17%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.23%
Revenue growth 3Y24.74%
Revenue growth 5Y23.62%
Sales Q2Q%-3.01%
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