Dawson Geophysical Co (FRA:RVS1) EBIT: €4.32 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:RVS1 Dawson Geophysical Co FRA:RVS1
53 GF Score
Price €2.34
GF Value €1.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Dawson Geophysical Co EBIT?

Dawson Geophysical Co FRA:RVS1 +8.33% 53 EBIT is €4.32 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:RVS1 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Dawson Geophysical Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-2.60 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.32 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Dawson Geophysical Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -23.74%. Dawson Geophysical Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -30.95%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Dawson Geophysical Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.71%.


Dawson Geophysical Co  (FRA:RVS1) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Dawson Geophysical Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-10.516 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (45.571 + 43.022)/ 2 )
=-10.516/44.2965
=-23.74 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Dawson Geophysical Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2026  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-10.412/( ( (31.301 + max(6.087, 0)) + (29.905 + max(-0.721, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-10.412/( ( 37.388 + 29.905 )/ 2 )
=-10.412/33.6465
=-30.95 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(16.816 + 0 + 5.766) - (9.807 + 5.51 + 1.178)
=6.087

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(6.351 + 0 + 6.142) - (7.552 + 4.636 + 1.026)
=-0.721

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Dawson Geophysical Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=4.322/91.740
=4.71 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Dawson Geophysical Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dawson Geophysical Co's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Dawson Geophysical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Dawson Geophysical Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:RVS1 vs NINE, STAK, OMSE: EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Dawson Geophysical Co EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €4.32 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of €4.32 Mil mean?
Dawson Geophysical Co (FRA:RVS1) has a EBIT of €4.32 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's EBIT too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current EBIT is €4.32 Mil. Overall, Dawson Geophysical Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dawson Geophysical Co's EBIT compare to NINE and STAK?
Dawson Geophysical Co's EBIT of €4.32 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
A good EBIT depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co. Dawson Geophysical Co's current EBIT is €4.32 Mil. 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 (FRA:RVS1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.59, compared to a current price of €2.34 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €4.32 Mil. Dawson Geophysical Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (FRA:RVS1), the current EBIT is €4.32 Mil as of Jun. 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 (FRA:RVS1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dawson Geophysical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.34 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.59. GuruFocus considers Dawson Geophysical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RVS1:

  • EBIT: €4.32 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.59 vs. price of €2.34 (47.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RVS1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dawson Geophysical Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges DWSN:USA
Address 508 West Wall, Suite 800, Midland, TX, USA, 79701
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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