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Dawson Geophysical CoDWSN +5.50%42 Median PS Value is $2.48 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 0.93. 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 559 Oil & Gas companies, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks worse than 57.07% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Dawson Geophysical Co (NAS:DWSN) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Dawson Geophysical Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
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Share Price
/
Median PS Value
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3.165
/
2.48
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1.28
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Dawson Geophysical Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dawson Geophysical Co's Median PS Value 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.
DWSN vs NINE, STAK, OMSE: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dawson Geophysical Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.7385.
Dawson Geophysical Co's Revenue per Share 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 $3.358.
* 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 Median PS Value of $2.48 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Dawson Geophysical Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.21 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #319 out of 559 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's Median PS Value too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current Median PS Value of $2.48 is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 3.32. The Oil & Gas industry median Median PS Value is 1.13. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of $2.48 is 119.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #319 out of 559 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 Median PS Value compare to NINE and STAK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #319 out of 559 companies for Median PS Value. This places Dawson Geophysical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.13. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of $2.48 is 119.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dawson Geophysical Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.21 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 1.13, 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 Median PS Value for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Median PS Value among Oil & Gas companies is 1.13, based on 559 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dawson Geophysical Co's current Median PS Value of $2.48 is 119.5% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawson Geophysical Co's current Median PS Value is $2.48, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 0.93. 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 $3.17 — trading 55.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $2.48, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 119.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.13. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current Median PS Value is $2.48 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 $3.17 is trading 55.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.04.
GuruFocus considers Dawson Geophysical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DWSN:
Median PS Value: $2.48 (167% above median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: $2.04 vs. price of $3.17 (55.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 119.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#319 of 559)
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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