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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Dawson Geophysical Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-13.8 Mil.
Dawson Geophysical Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $59.9 Mil. Therefore, Dawson Geophysical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -22.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dawson Geophysical Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DWSN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.79 Med: -16.47 Max: 6.94
Current: 6.94
During the past 13 years, Dawson Geophysical Co's highest ROA % was 6.94%. The lowest was -32.79%. And the median was -16.47%.
DWSN's ROA % is ranked better than 75.75% of 1035
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.36
vs DWSN: 6.94
Dawson Geophysical Co (NAS:DWSN) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) has a ROA % of -22.99% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #251 out of 1035 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's ROA % too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current ROA % is -22.99%. Based on the distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #251 out of 1035 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 ROA % compare to NINE and STAK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #251 out of 1035 companies for ROA %. This places Dawson Geophysical Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROA % among Oil & Gas companies is 2.36, based on 1,035 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROA % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawson Geophysical Co's current ROA % is -22.99%. 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 $3.27 — trading 60.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -22.99%. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current ROA % is -22.99% 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 $3.27 is trading 60.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.04.
GuruFocus considers Dawson Geophysical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DWSN:
ROA %: -22.99%
GF Value™: $2.04 vs. price of $3.27 (60.3% 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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