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Dawson Geophysical CoDWSN +6.33%42 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.26 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 227% above its 10-year median of 2.83. 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 771 Oil & Gas companies, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks worse than 58.37% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Dawson Geophysical Co's enterprise value is $113.0 Mil.
Dawson Geophysical Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.2 Mil. Therefore, Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DWSN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.52 Med: 2.83 Max: 500.5
Current: 9.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Dawson Geophysical Co was 500.50. The lowest was -20.52. And the median was 2.83.
DWSN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 58.37% of 771
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.67
vs DWSN: 9.26
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Dawson Geophysical Co (NAS:DWSN) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Dawson Geophysical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Dawson Geophysical Co's share price for today is $3.19.
Dawson Geophysical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.120.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
Dawson Geophysical Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Dawson Geophysical Co's current Enterprise Value is $113.0 Mil.
Dawson Geophysical Co's EBITDA 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 $12.2 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.
Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.26 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co. This is 227% above median its historical median of 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #450 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.26 is 227% above median its 10-year median of 2.83. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.67. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 9.26 is 20.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #450 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to NINE and STAK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #450 out of 771 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Dawson Geophysical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.67. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 9.26 is 20.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.83 vs. the industry median of 7.67, Dawson Geophysical Co has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.67, based on 771 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dawson Geophysical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.26 is 20.7% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawson Geophysical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.26, which is 227% above median its own 10-year median of 2.83. 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 $3.19 — trading 56.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.26, which is 227% above median its 10-year median of 2.83 and 20.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.67. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.26 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 $3.19 is trading 56.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.04.
GuruFocus considers Dawson Geophysical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DWSN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.26 (227% above median its 10-year median of 2.83)
GF Value™: $2.04 vs. price of $3.19 (56.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#450 of 771)
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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