Dawson Geophysical Company
DWSNEnergyNASDAQOil & Gas Equipment & Services · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeDawson Geophysical Company engages in providing onshore seismic data acquisition and processing services in the United States and Canada. Valued at $113.4M, DWSN is a micro-cap name in its sector. 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.
Market Cap
$113.4M
Beta
-0.04
P/E (TTM)
30.42
P/E (Fwd)
-7.30
EPS (TTM)
$0.12
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.50
ROE
20.0%
ROA
6.6%
Cash
$6.1M
Total Debt
$20.0M
Free CF
-$5.6M
52W Change
134.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where DWSN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, DWSN finished 12.17% below its 150-day moving average ($3.78) and 0.61% above its 200-day moving average ($3.30). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is DWSN overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, DWSN's RSI(14) was 30.3, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, DWSN has $6.1M in cash with $20.0M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$5.6M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 20.0%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.6% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $51.6M (2022) to $75.6M (2025), reflecting a 46% increase over the period.
DWSN's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Dawson Geophysical Company and its sector.