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DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO DWSN
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) earns a Piotroski F-score of 3/9 (weak financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It pays a dividend yielding 5.96% (safety: no dividend). FY2025 revenue was $75.6M at a -2.6% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
How it ranks in Mining & Extraction · percentile among 189 companies
Percentile vs other Mining & Extraction companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 3/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | -0.089 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -2.492 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.03 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.393 |
Sector peers · similar-size Mining & Extraction companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWSN | DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO | 3/9 | -8.5 | — | +2% |
| NSFDF | NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | 2/9 | — | — | — |
| PBR | PETROBRAS - PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | 5/9 | — | — | +30.2% |
| VALE | Vale S.A. | 4/9 | — | — | -19.3% |
| SLB | SLB LIMITED/NV | 4/9 | — | 20.8 | -1.6% |
| FCX | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC | 3/9 | 2.89 | — | +1.8% |
| NEM | NEWMONT Corp /DE/ | 8/9 | — | 14.5 | +21.3% |
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About DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO
Dawson Geophysical Company engages in providing onshore seismic data acquisition and processing services in the United States and Canada. The company acquires and processes 2-D, 3-D, and multi-component seismic data for its clients, including oil and gas companies, and independent oil and gas operators, as well as providers of multi-client data libraries and carbon capture sequestration projects. Its seismic data acquisition crews supply seismic data primarily to companies engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas on land and in land-to-water transition areas, as well as potash mining industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is based in Midland, Texas. Dawson Geophysical Company operates as a subsidiary of Wilks Brothers, LLC.
FAQ
Is DWSN financially healthy?
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO's Piotroski F-score is 3/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does DWSN pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO pays a dividend yielding about 5.96% with a None payout ratio, rated “no dividend” for safety.
How profitable is DWSN?
In FY2025, DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO had a net margin of -2.6% and a return on equity of -12.3%.
Is DWSN a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO: a Piotroski F-score of 3/9, an Altman Z″ in the distress zone, a dividend yield of 5.96%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.