DWSN (Dawson Geophysical Co) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 1.65 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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DWSN Dawson Geophysical Co DWSN
42 GF Score
Price $3.41
GF Value $2.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Dawson Geophysical Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Dawson Geophysical Co DWSN +13.67% 42 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.65 as of Aug. 22, 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.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-22), Dawson Geophysical Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.65.


Dawson Geophysical Co  (NAS:DWSN) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


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DWSN vs NINE, STAK, OMSE: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dawson Geophysical Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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Dawson Geophysical Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Dawson Geophysical Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.65 mean?
Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.65 as of Aug. 22, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.65. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to NINE and STAK?
Dawson Geophysical Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.65 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. Dawson Geophysical Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.65. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.65. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.65 as of Aug. 22, 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:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 1.65
  • 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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