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Dawson Geophysical CoDWSN +8.17%42 PB Ratio is 5.03 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 465% above its 10-year median of 0.89. 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 935 Oil & Gas companies, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks worse than 88.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dawson Geophysical Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DWSN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.89 Max: 11.74
Current: 4.99
During the past 13 years, Dawson Geophysical Co's highest PB Ratio was 11.74. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.89.
DWSN's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 88.13% of 935
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs DWSN: 4.99
During the past 12 months, Dawson Geophysical Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -37.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -35.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -25.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Dawson Geophysical Co was 111.90% per year. The lowest was -40.40% per year. And the median was -8.25% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) has a PB Ratio of 5.03 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. This is 465% above median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Dawson Geophysical Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 11.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #824 out of 935 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's PB Ratio too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current PB Ratio of 5.03 is 465% above median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 11.74. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 5.03 is 235.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #824 out of 935 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 PB Ratio compare to NINE and STAK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #824 out of 935 companies for PB Ratio. This places Dawson Geophysical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Dawson Geophysical Co's value of 5.03 is 235.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dawson Geophysical Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 11.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 1.50, 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 PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.50, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dawson Geophysical Co's current PB Ratio of 5.03 is 235.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawson Geophysical Co's current PB Ratio is 5.03, which is 465% above median its own 10-year median of 0.89. 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 $3.25 — trading 59.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 5.03, which is 465% above median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 235.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.50. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current PB Ratio is 5.03 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 $3.25 is trading 59.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.04.
GuruFocus considers Dawson Geophysical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DWSN:
PB Ratio: 5.03 (465% above median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: $2.04 vs. price of $3.25 (59.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 235.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#824 of 935)
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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