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DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

1.96 USD
-0.02 (-1.01%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:24:46 PM
1.9 USD
-0.06 (-3.06%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:24:46 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to DWSN. DWSN was compared to 60 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While DWSN seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. DWSN 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

In the past year DWSN has reported negative net income.
DWSN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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

DWSN has a Return On Assets of -17.02%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DWSN underperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DWSN (-47.38%) is worse than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -17.02%
ROE -47.38%
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

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DWSN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, DWSN has more shares outstanding
DWSN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DWSN is higher compared to a year ago.
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 -2.18, we must say that DWSN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -2.18, DWSN is not doing good in the industry: 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DWSN is 0.48, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DWSN, only 0.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DWSN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWSN outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
DWSN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DWSN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWSN outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.48
Altman-Z -2.18
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.49%
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 1.18 indicates that DWSN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.18, DWSN is not doing good in the industry: 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that DWSN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DWSN has a Quick ratio of 1.18. This is in the lower half of the industry: DWSN underperforms 68.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.18
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

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DWSN have decreased strongly by -29.79% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, DWSN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -38.69% 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)-29.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%34.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-38.69%
Revenue growth 3Y44.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.65%
Sales Q2Q%-21.27%

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

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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

DWSN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DWSN is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.3
EV/EBITDA N/A
DWSN Per share dataDWSN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO

NASDAQ:DWSN (11/28/2025, 8:24:46 PM)

After market: 1.9 -0.06 (-3.06%)

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 Owners86.22%
Inst Owner Change-0.38%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change5.57%
Market Cap60.86M
Revenue(TTM)55.99M
Net Income(TTM)-7.78M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.12%
Short Ratio0.59
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 1.09
P/FCF 10.3
P/OCF 8.73
P/B 3.71
P/tB 3.79
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.25
EYN/A
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY9.71%
OCF(TTM)0.22
OCFY11.45%
SpS1.8
BVpS0.53
TBVpS0.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -17.02%
ROE -47.38%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM 10.56%
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-Score3
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.48
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 20.44%
Cap/Sales 1.89%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.18
Altman-Z -2.18
F-Score3
WACC8.49%
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)-29.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%34.14%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-38.69%
Revenue growth 3Y44.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.65%
Sales Q2Q%-21.27%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-95.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y176.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y241.11%
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 1 / 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%.