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37.39 (1y: +50%)
Market Cap 319.1 M P/E(ttm) 26.40
Enterprise Value 293.22 M P/B 1.40
DWSN- NAS (USA)
Dawson Geophysical Company
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star (On Watch)
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 8/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 3.022
DWSN's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
71% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.50 vs. DWSN: 3.022 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 1.68   Max: No Debt
Current: 3.02
Equity to Asset 0.72
DWSN's Equity to Asset is ranked higher than
84% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.46 vs. DWSN: 0.72 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.71   Max: 0.97
Current: 0.72
0.71
0.97
Interest Coverage 27.6
DWSN's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
58% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 27.90 vs. DWSN: 27.6 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 28   Max: No Debt
Current: 27.6
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 4.44
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 4/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 5.20
DWSN's Operating margin (%) is ranked lower than
75% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 12.20 vs. DWSN: 5.20 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -80   Max: 17.4
Current: 5.2
-80
17.4
Net-margin (%) 3.5
DWSN's Net-margin (%) is ranked lower than
74% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 7.70 vs. DWSN: 3.5 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -60.3   Max: 12.4
Current: 3.5
-60.3
12.4
ROE (%) 5.5
DWSN's ROE (%) is ranked lower than
74% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 10.80 vs. DWSN: 5.5 )
DWSN' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -23   Max: 18.8
Current: 5.5
-23
18.8
ROA (%) 4
DWSN's ROA (%) is ranked lower than
72% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 5.20 vs. DWSN: 4 )
DWSN' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -22.4   Max: 15.2
Current: 4
-22.4
15.2
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 8.90
DWSN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked lower than
71% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 12.20 vs. DWSN: 8.90 )
DWSN' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: -40   Max: 29.6
Current: 8.9
-40
29.6
Revenue Growth (%) 6.7
DWSN's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
84% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. DWSN: 6.7 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -5.9   Max: 29
Current: 6.7
-5.9
29
EBITDA Growth (%) 3
DWSN's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
78% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: -1.00 vs. DWSN: 3 )
DWSN' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -33   Max: 111.3
Current: 3
-33
111.3
EPS Growth (%) 1.9
DWSN's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
81% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: -2.70 vs. DWSN: 1.9 )
DWSN' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -47.1   Max: 32.3
Current: 1.9
-47.1
32.3
ยป DWSN's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

DWSN Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Paul Tudor Jones 21,600 sh (New)
Chuck Royce 375,800 sh (unchged)
T Boone Pickens 149,354 sh (-39.11%)
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Q3 2012

DWSN Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Arnold Van Den Berg 26,385 sh (New)
Jim Simons 15,964 sh (New)
Chuck Royce 375,800 sh (unchged)
T Boone Pickens Sold Out
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
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Q4 2012

DWSN Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Jim Simons 37,958 sh (+137.77%)
Arnold Van Den Berg 28,445 sh (+7.81%)
Chuck Royce 375,800 sh (unchged)
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Q1 2013

DWSN Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Arnold Van Den Berg 93,535 sh (+228.83%)
Chuck Royce 375,800 sh (unchged)
Jim Simons 37,758 sh (-0.53%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with DWSN

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Arnold Van Den Berg 2013-03-31 Add 228.83%0.19%$23.81 - $32.53 $ 37.3931%93535
Arnold Van Den Berg 2012-09-30 New Buy0.08%$20.31 - $25.74 $ 37.3962%26385
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Sold Out $30.95 - $49.92 $ 37.39-5%0
Mario Gabelli 2010-12-31 Add 291.34%0.01%$24.46 - $31.7 $ 37.3933%66528
George Soros 2010-09-30 Sold Out 0.01%$20.14 - $26.67 $ 37.3956%0
Mario Gabelli 2010-09-30 New Buy$20.14 - $26.67 $ 37.3956%17000
George Soros 2010-06-30 New Buy0.01%$20.93 - $30.88 $ 37.3946%19400
Mario Gabelli 2010-06-30 Sold Out $20.93 - $30.88 $ 37.3946%0
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 26.40
DWSN's P/E(ttm) is ranked lower than
52% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 12.71 vs. DWSN: 26.40 )
DWSN' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 2.45   Max: 192.72
Current: 26.4
2.45
192.72
P/B 1.40
DWSN's P/B is ranked higher than
63% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.39 vs. DWSN: 1.40 )
DWSN' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.41   Max: 4.41
Current: 1.4
0.41
4.41
P/S 0.90
DWSN's P/S is ranked higher than
71% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.21 vs. DWSN: 0.90 )
DWSN' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.26   Max: 3.56
Current: 0.9
0.26
3.56
PFCF 8.40
DWSN's PFCF is ranked higher than
94% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 17.75 vs. DWSN: 8.40 )
DWSN' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 1.9   Max: 195.6
Current: 8.4
1.9
195.6
EV-to-EBIT 15.6
DWSN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
77% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 10.76 vs. DWSN: 15.6 )
DWSN' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 767
Current: 15.6
0.7
767
PEG 1.4
DWSN's PEG is ranked lower than
75% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.10 vs. DWSN: 1.4 )
DWSN' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.05   Max: 1.4
Current: 1.4
0.05
1.4
Shiller P/E 23.6
DWSN's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
100% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 16.60 vs. DWSN: 23.6 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 4.09   Max: 194.33
Current: 23.6
4.09
194.33

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 7.9
DWSN's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
63% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 6.60 vs. DWSN: 7.9 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 3.1   Max: 15.9
Current: 7.9
3.1
15.9
Price/Tangible Book 1.5
DWSN's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
58% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.40 vs. DWSN: 1.5 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 4.1
Current: 1.5
0.7
4.1
Price/DCF (Projected) 0.8
DWSN's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
64% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.60 vs. DWSN: 0.8 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 30.3
Current: 0.8
0.5
30.3
Price/Median PS Value 0.8
DWSN's Price/Median PS Value is ranked lower than
59% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.80 vs. DWSN: 0.8 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 2.7
Current: 0.8
0.5
2.7
Price/Graham Number 1.3
DWSN's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
81% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.05 vs. DWSN: 1.3 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 2
Current: 1.3
0.9
2
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 6.40
DWSN's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
78% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 9.65 vs. DWSN: 6.40 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.1   Max: 148.1
Current: 6.4
0.1
148.1
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) -0.69
DWSN's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked lower than
588235% of the 170 Companies
in the Global Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.

( Industry Median: 4.48 vs. DWSN: -0.69 )
DWSN' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -26.2   Max: 117.6
Current: -0.69
-26.2
117.6

Business Description

Dawson Geophysical Company was founded in 1952. The Company is a provider of onshore seismic data acquisition and processing services in the lower 48 states of the United States as measured by the number of active data acquisition crews. Its business consists of the acquisition and processing of seismic data to produce an image of the earth's subsurface. The seismic method involves the recording of reflected acoustic or sonic waves from below the ground. The Company acquires and processes 2-D, 3-D and multi-component seismic data for its clients, ranging from major oil and gas companies to independent oil and gas operators as well as providers of multi-client data libraries. The majority of its crews are currently working in oil producing basins. The Company's clients rely on seismic data to identify areas where subsurface conditions are favorable for the accumulation of hydrocarbons and to optimize the development and production of hydrocarbon reservoirs. The Company markets and supplements its services from the headquarters in Midland, Texas and from additional offices in Houston, Denver, Oklahoma City and Pittsburgh. The Company currently operates a computer center located in Midland, Texas and provides additional processing services through its Houston and Oklahoma City offices. Data processing mainly involves the enhancement of seismic data by improving reflected signal resolution, removing ambient noise and establishing proper spatial relationships of geological features. It maintains integrated in-house operations necessary to the development and completion of seismic surveys. Its personnel conduct or supervise the seismic survey design, permitting, surveying, data acquisition and processing functions for each seismic program. In-house support operations include health, safety, security and environmental programs as well as facilities for vehicle repair, vehicle paint and body repair, electronics repair, electrical engineering and software development. The Company's data acquisition services are conducted under master service contracts with its clients. It currently operates under both turnkey and term supplemental agreements. Its services are marketed by supervisory and executive personnel who contact clients to determine geophysical needs and respond to client inquiries regarding the availability of crews or processing schedules. The Company's main competitors are CGG Veritas, Geokinetics Inc., Global Geophysical Services, Tidelands Geophysical Company and TESLA Exploration. The Company's operations are subject to a variety of federal, state and local laws and regulations, including laws and regulations relating to protection of the environment and archeological sites.
Company Website
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Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
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Arnold Van Den Berg Buys Only 4 New Oil & Gas Stocks in Q3 Oct 09 2012 
Dawson Geophysical Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Feb 07 2011 
Dawson Geophysical Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Aug 06 2010 
T Boone Pickens Buys Halliburton Company, Consol Energy Inc., Baker Hughes Inc., Sells Canadian Natu May 19 2010 
Dawson Geophysical Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) May 07 2010 
Dawson Geophysical Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Feb 08 2010 
Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN) Executive Vice President/COO C Ray Tobias sells 1,500 Shares Aug 11 2009 
Dawson Geophysical Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Aug 07 2009 
Dawson Geophysical Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) May 08 2009 
Dawson Geophysical Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Feb 10 2009 

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