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Dawson Geophysical CoFRA:RVS1 +8.33%53 Gross Margin % is 88.92% as of Jun. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 57.87. 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 878 Oil & Gas companies, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks better than 79.61% on this metric.
Dawson Geophysical Co (FRA:RVS1) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Dawson Geophysical Co had a gross margin of 88.92% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Dawson Geophysical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dawson Geophysical Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dawson Geophysical Co's Gross 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.
FRA:RVS1 vs NINE, STAK, OMSE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dawson Geophysical Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Dawson Geophysical Co (FRA:RVS1) has a Gross Margin % of 88.92% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 57.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #179 out of 878 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current Gross Margin % of 88.92% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 57.87. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 26.76. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 88.92% is 232.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #179 out of 878 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Gross Margin % compare to NINE and STAK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #179 out of 878 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dawson Geophysical Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.76. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 88.92% is 232.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 57.87 vs. the industry median of 26.76, 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 Gross Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 26.76, based on 878 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dawson Geophysical Co's current Gross Margin % of 88.92% is 232.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawson Geophysical Co's current Gross Margin % is 88.92%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 57.87. 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 Gross Margin % is 88.92%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 57.87 and 232.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 26.76. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (FRA:RVS1), the current Gross Margin % is 88.92% 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:
Gross Margin %: 88.92% (54% above median its 10-year median of 57.87)
GF Value™: €1.59 vs. price of €2.34 (47.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 232.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#179 of 878)
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 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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