Logo image of DWSN

DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DWSN - US2393601008 - Common Stock

1.96 USD
-0.02 (-1.01%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:15:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

1

Overall DWSN gets a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10. We evaluated DWSN against 60 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. DWSN has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. DWSN is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

1

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DWSN has reported negative net income.
In the past year DWSN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DWSN always reported negative net income.
In multiple years DWSN reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
DWSN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDWSN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -8.16%, DWSN is doing worse than 88.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -21.81%, DWSN is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.16%
ROE -21.81%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-21.43%
ROA(5y)-23.28%
ROE(3y)-34.83%
ROE(5y)-33.11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DWSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDWSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

DWSN does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
DWSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDWSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DWSN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
DWSN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DWSN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DWSN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DWSN Yearly Shares OutstandingDWSN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
DWSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDWSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -2.14, we must say that DWSN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -2.14, DWSN is doing worse than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
DWSN has a debt to FCF ratio of 247.39. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DWSN would need 247.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DWSN's Debt to FCF ratio of 247.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DWSN is outperformed by 68.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that DWSN is not too dependend on debt financing.
DWSN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DWSN outperforms 48.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 247.39
Altman-Z -2.14
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.69%
DWSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDWSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.80 indicates that DWSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DWSN (0.80) is worse than 96.67% of its industry peers.
DWSN has a Quick Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that DWSN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.80, DWSN is doing worse than 88.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.8
DWSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDWSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

0

3. Growth

3.1 Past

DWSN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 39.11%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, DWSN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -22.31% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DWSN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -12.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%79.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.31%
Revenue growth 3Y44.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.65%
Sales Q2Q%57.73%

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.
DWSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDWSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
DWSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDWSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 -0.5 -1 -1.5

0

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DWSN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
DWSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDWSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DWSN is valued more expensive than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DWSN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. DWSN is more expensive than 68.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1484.34
EV/EBITDA 27.77
DWSN Per share dataDWSN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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

0

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO

NASDAQ:DWSN (12/5/2025, 8:15:09 PM)

1.96

-0.02 (-1.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30
Earnings (Next)03-26 2026-03-26
Inst Owners86.64%
Inst Owner Change-0.38%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change5.56%
Market Cap60.86M
Revenue(TTM)64.31M
Net Income(TTM)-3.31M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.07%
Short Ratio0.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.32
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
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 N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.95
P/FCF 1484.34
P/OCF 9.41
P/B 4.01
P/tB 4.1
EV/EBITDA 27.77
EPS(TTM)-0.11
EYN/A
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0
FCFY0.07%
OCF(TTM)0.21
OCFY10.62%
SpS2.07
BVpS0.49
TBVpS0.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.16%
ROE -21.81%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM 0.06%
ROA(3y)-21.43%
ROA(5y)-23.28%
ROE(3y)-34.83%
ROE(5y)-33.11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 247.39
Debt/EBITDA 2.76
Cap/Depr 124.83%
Cap/Sales 9.99%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 272.37%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z -2.14
F-Score4
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)28.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)21.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%79.58%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.31%
Revenue growth 3Y44.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.65%
Sales Q2Q%57.73%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y28.48%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y100.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y231.96%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO / DWSN FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to DWSN.


What is the valuation status for DWSN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) stock?

DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


What is the financial health of DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) stock?

The financial health rating of DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) is 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) stock?

The dividend rating of DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.