DWSN (Dawson Geophysical Co) ROCE %: -34.88% (As of Jun. 2026)

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DWSN Dawson Geophysical Co DWSN
42 GF Score
Price $3.18
GF Value $2.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Dawson Geophysical Co ROCE %?

Dawson Geophysical Co DWSN +5.83% 42 ROCE % is -34.88% as of Jun. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Dawson Geophysical Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -34.88%.

Dawson Geophysical Co  (NAS:DWSN) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Dawson Geophysical Co ROCE % Related Terms

Dawson Geophysical Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dawson Geophysical Co's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Dawson Geophysical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -35.84 -31.12 -27.72 -14.11 -5.58

Dawson Geophysical Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -45.27 -19.86 13.53 98.91 -34.88
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Dawson Geophysical Co ROCE % Calculation

Dawson Geophysical Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.399/( ( (30.87 - 9.93) + (56.01 - 26.837) )/ 2 )
=-1.399/( (20.94+29.173)/ 2 )
=-1.399/25.0565
=-5.58 %

Dawson Geophysical Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-11.996/( ( (64.396 - 27.475) + (55.324 - 23.46) )/ 2 )
=-11.996/( ( 36.921 + 31.864 )/ 2 )
=-11.996/34.3925
=-34.88 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -34.88% mean?
Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) has a ROCE % of -34.88% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's ROCE % too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current ROCE % is -34.88%. 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 ROCE % compare to NINE and STAK?
Dawson Geophysical Co's ROCE % of -34.88% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.28. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROCE % among Oil & Gas companies is 7.28, based on 984 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROCE % is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawson Geophysical Co's current ROCE % is -34.88%. 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 $3.18 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -34.88%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current ROCE % is -34.88% 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 $3.18 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.04. GuruFocus considers Dawson Geophysical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DWSN:

  • ROCE %: -34.88%
  • GF Value™: $2.04 vs. price of $3.18 (55.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges RVS1:Germany
Address 508 West Wall, Suite 800, Midland, TX, USA, 79701
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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