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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Dawson Geophysical Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.01%.
Dawson Geophysical Co (NAS:DWSN) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Dawson Geophysical Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
DWSN vs NINE, STAK, OMSE: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dawson Geophysical Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dawson Geophysical Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dawson Geophysical Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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.
What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.01 mean?
Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.01 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors.
Is Dawson Geophysical Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Dawson Geophysical Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to NINE and STAK?
Dawson Geophysical Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.01 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Dawson Geophysical Co and its competitors. Dawson Geophysical Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. 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 55.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dawson Geophysical Co (DWSN), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01 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 55.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.04.
GuruFocus considers Dawson Geophysical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DWSN:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.01
GF Value™: $2.04 vs. price of $3.18 (55.9% 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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