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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Dawson Geophysical Co's Enterprise Value is $115.5 Mil.
Dawson Geophysical Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.7 Mil. Therefore, Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 68.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
DWSN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -165.02 Med: -2.17 Max: 254.83
Current: 68.09
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Dawson Geophysical Co was 254.83. The lowest was -165.02. And the median was -2.17.
DWSN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 88.85% of 583
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 14.93
vs DWSN: 68.09
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NAS:DWSN) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $3.27.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Dawson Geophysical Co's current Enterprise Value is $115.5 Mil.
Dawson Geophysical Co's Free Cash Flow 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 $1.7 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-FCF of 68.09 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #518 out of 583 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current EV-to-FCF is 68.09. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.93. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 68.09 is 356.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #518 out of 583 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-FCF compare to NINE and STAK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #518 out of 583 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Dawson Geophysical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.93. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 68.09 is 356.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 14.93, based on 583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dawson Geophysical Co's current EV-to-FCF of 68.09 is 356.1% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawson Geophysical Co's current EV-to-FCF is 68.09. 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 $3.27 — trading 60.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 68.09 and 356.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 14.93. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current EV-to-FCF is 68.09 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 $3.27 is trading 60.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.04.
GuruFocus considers Dawson Geophysical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DWSN:
EV-to-FCF: 68.09
GF Value™: $2.04 vs. price of $3.27 (60.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 356.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#518 of 583)
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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