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Dawson Geophysical CoDWSN +8.29%42 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates DWSN with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 713 Oil & Gas companies, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks better than 65.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dawson Geophysical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DWSN'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.22 Max: 1.53
Current: 0.61
During the past years, Dawson Geophysical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.53. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.22.
DWSN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 65.22% of 713
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.07
vs DWSN: 0.61
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Dawson Geophysical Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.577. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $4.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Dawson Geophysical Co (NAS:DWSN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Dawson Geophysical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Dawson Geophysical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dawson Geophysical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Dawson Geophysical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
DWSN vs NINE, STAK, OMSE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dawson Geophysical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dawson Geophysical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Dawson Geophysical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 mean?
Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Dawson Geophysical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #248 out of 713 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 1.53. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 0.66 is 38.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #248 out of 713 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dawson Geophysical Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dawson Geophysical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NINE and STAK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #248 out of 713 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Dawson Geophysical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 0.66 is 38.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Dawson Geophysical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 1.07, Dawson Geophysical Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.07, based on 713 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dawson Geophysical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 is 38.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawson Geophysical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.04, compared to a current price of $3.25 — trading 59.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 38.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.07. Dawson Geophysical Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dawson Geophysical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.25 is trading 59.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.04.
GuruFocus considers Dawson Geophysical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DWSN:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.66 (200% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: $2.04 vs. price of $3.25 (59.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#248 of 713)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DWSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dawson Geophysical Co provides seismic data acquisition services mainly to providers of multi-client data libraries and directly to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and development companies in the continental U.S. and Canada. The demand for seismic services is largely influenced by drilling and completion activity, exploration budgets, and prevailing and anticipated crude oil and natural gas prices. Its data acquisition crews serve companies engaged in the exploration and development of oil and gas on land and in land-to-water transition areas. The business operates through two reportable segments, with U.S. operations generating the majority of revenue and Canada operations contributing additionally.
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