DWSN (Dawson Geophysical Co) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -6.89% (As of Jun. 2026)

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DWSN Dawson Geophysical Co DWSN
42 GF Score
Price $3.41
GF Value $2.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Dawson Geophysical Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Dawson Geophysical Co DWSN +13.67% 42 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -6.89% 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.

Dawson Geophysical Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -63.46%. Dawson Geophysical Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.21. Dawson Geophysical Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -6.89%.


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Dawson Geophysical Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Dawson Geophysical Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Dawson Geophysical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -43.09 -34.91 -16.92 -7.05 -3.83

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
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DWSN vs NINE, STAK, OMSE: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dawson Geophysical Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Dawson Geophysical Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Dawson Geophysical Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-11.73% / 3.06
=-3.83%

Dawson Geophysical Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-63.46% / 9.21
=-6.89%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -6.89% mean?
Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -6.89% as of Jun. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -6.89%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to NINE and STAK?
Dawson Geophysical Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -6.89% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Oil & Gas company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. Dawson Geophysical Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -6.89%. 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 $3.41 — trading 67.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -6.89%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -6.89% 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -6.89%
  • GF Value™: $2.04 vs. price of $3.41 (67.2% 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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