Dawson Geophysical Co (FRA:RVS1) FCF Margin %: 34.86% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:RVS1 Dawson Geophysical Co FRA:RVS1
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Price €2.34
GF Value €1.59
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What is Dawson Geophysical Co FCF Margin %?

Dawson Geophysical Co FRA:RVS1 +8.33% 53 FCF Margin % is 34.86% 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. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks worse than 57.42% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Dawson Geophysical Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.42 Mil. Dawson Geophysical Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €15.55 Mil. Therefore, Dawson Geophysical Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 34.86%.

As of today, Dawson Geophysical Co's current FCF Yield % is 1.82%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dawson Geophysical Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:RVS1' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -67.04   Med: -2.43   Max: 19.51
Current: 1.7


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Dawson Geophysical Co was 19.51%. The lowest was -67.04%. And the median was -2.43%.

FRA:RVS1's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
57.42% of 916 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.295 vs FRA:RVS1: 1.70


Dawson Geophysical Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Dawson Geophysical Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dawson Geophysical Co's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Dawson Geophysical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Dawson Geophysical Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:RVS1 vs NINE, STAK, OMSE: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dawson Geophysical Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Dawson Geophysical Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Dawson Geophysical Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=6.102/64.584
=9.45 %

Dawson Geophysical Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=5.42/15.548
=34.86 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 34.86% mean?
Dawson Geophysical Co (FRA:RVS1) has a FCF Margin % of 34.86% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #526 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current FCF Margin % is 34.86%. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Margin % is 3.30. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 34.86% is 958% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #526 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to NINE and STAK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #526 out of 916 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Dawson Geophysical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.30. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 34.86% is 958% 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 FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.30, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dawson Geophysical Co's current FCF Margin % of 34.86% is 958% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawson Geophysical Co's current FCF Margin % is 34.86%. 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 FCF Margin % is 34.86% and 958% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.30. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (FRA:RVS1), the current FCF Margin % is 34.86% 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:

  • FCF Margin %: 34.86%
  • GF Value™: €1.59 vs. price of €2.34 (47.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 958% above the Oil & Gas median (#526 of 916)

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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