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Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Dawson Geophysical Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-13.8 Mil. Dawson Geophysical Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $21.3 Mil. Therefore, Dawson Geophysical Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -64.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dawson Geophysical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DWSN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.11 Med: -19.58 Max: 20.44
Current: 20.44
During the past 13 years, Dawson Geophysical Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 20.44%. The lowest was -38.11%. And the median was -19.58%.
DWSN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 76.18% of 953
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.51
vs DWSN: 20.44
Dawson Geophysical Co (NAS:DWSN) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Dawson Geophysical Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Dawson Geophysical Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dawson Geophysical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
DWSN vs NINE, STAK, OMSE: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dawson Geophysical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -64.52% mean?
Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -64.52% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #227 out of 953 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -64.52%. Based on the distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #227 out of 953 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 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dawson Geophysical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NINE and STAK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #227 out of 953 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Dawson Geophysical Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.51. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 7.51, based on 953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawson Geophysical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -64.52%. 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 $3.41 — trading 67.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -64.52%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -64.52% 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 (DWSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dawson Geophysical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.41 is trading 67.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.04.
GuruFocus considers Dawson Geophysical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DWSN:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -64.52%
GF Value™: $2.04 vs. price of $3.41 (67.2% above fair value)
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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