(DWSN) Dawson Geophysical - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US2393601008

DWSN: Seismic, Data, Acquisition, Processing, Services

Dawson Geophysical Company, a leading provider of onshore seismic data acquisition and processing services in the United States and Canada, specializes in delivering high-resolution seismic data to the oil and gas industry. With a strong market presence, the company has established itself as a key player in North America, known for its technological expertise and commitment to safety. Dawsons services include the acquisition and processing of 2-D, 3-D, and multi-component seismic data, catering to a diverse clientele that includes major oil and gas companies, independent operators, multi-client data libraries, and carbon capture projects. Their expertise extends to supporting exploration and development activities in challenging land and land-to-water transition zones, as well as the potash mining sector. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Midland, Texas, Dawson operates as a subsidiary of Wilks Brothers, LLC, leveraging its extensive experience and innovative approaches to remain at the forefront of seismic technology.

Over the next three months, Dawson Geophysical Companys stock is expected to face headwinds due to its current price being below the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), indicating potential bearish momentum. The low Average True Range (ATR) of 0.10 suggests minimal volatility, which may limit significant price movements. However, the negative Return on Equity (RoE) of -46.67% raises concerns about profitability and could deter investors. Despite this, the low Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 0.54 might attract value investors, though the companys financial health and industry conditions will be critical factors. The market capitalization of $45.04M reflects its position as a smaller player in the industry, which may impact its ability to navigate challenging market conditions effectively.

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DWSN Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 45m
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
IPO / Inception 1990-03-26

DWSN Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -1.52%
Fundamental -7.88%
Dividend 45.3%
Rel. Strength Industry 15.3
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 1.32 USD
Fair Price DCF 2.49 USD

DWSN Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 21.84%
Yield on Cost 5y 32.00%
Annual Growth 5y %
Payout Consistency 14.3%

DWSN Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -22.1%
Growth Correlation 12m -42.1%
Growth Correlation 5y -17.1%
CAGR 5y 7.13%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.11
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.06
Alpha 19.23
Beta -0.58
Volatility 67.80%
Current Volume 7.5k
Average Volume 20d 4.5k
What is the price of DWSN stocks?
As of March 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 1.40 with a total of 7,460 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.45%, over one month by -5.41%, over three months by -5.41% and over the past year by +17.12%.
Is Dawson Geophysical a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Dawson Geophysical is currently (March 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -7.88 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of DWSN as of March 2025 is 1.32. This means that DWSN is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.71%.
Is DWSN a buy, sell or hold?
Dawson Geophysical has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for DWSN stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, DWSN Dawson Geophysical will be worth about 1.4 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 1.40. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +1.43%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 4 185.7%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 1.4 1.4%