DWSN (Dawson Geophysical Co) Tariff Resilience Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 21, 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 Tariff Resilience Score?

Dawson Geophysical Co DWSN +13.67% 42 Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Aug. 21, 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. Among 1,039 Oil & Gas companies, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks better than 71.32% on this metric.

Dawson Geophysical Co has the Tariff Resilience Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Dawson Geophysical Co has Dawson Geophysical Co, providing seismic data services, faces moderate tariff risks. While its services are primarily domestic, equipment imports could be affected by tariffs, impacting operational costs. However, its niche market offers some protection.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Dawson Geophysical Co might have Average Resilient.

Dawson Geophysical Co  (NAS:DWSN) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Dawson Geophysical Co Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

DWSN vs NINE, STAK, OMSE: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dawson Geophysical Co's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 mean?
Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #298 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #298 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Tariff Resilience Score compare to NINE and STAK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dawson Geophysical Co ranks #298 out of 1039 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This puts Dawson Geophysical Co in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Dawson Geophysical Co's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. 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 Tariff Resilience Score is 5. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Aug. 21, 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:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 5
  • 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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