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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
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Rank
#2218
Positioning
Market Dominance
Mining
Petroleum And Natural Gas
$55M
Stephen C. Jumper
Dawson Geophysical Company provides onshore seismic data acquisition and processing services in the United States and Canada. Its seismic 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. Company also serves the potash mining industry.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$VALE Vale S.A. | 75 | 88 | 93 | 67 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SU SUNCOR ENERGY INC | 74 | 87 | 90 | 53 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRX TRX GOLD Corp | 72 | 83 | 77 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ORLA Orla Mining Ltd. | 72 | 94 | 83 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$KGC KINROSS GOLD CORP | 71 | 83 | 89 | 79 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AEM AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | 71 | 80 | 80 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$RIO RIO TINTO PLC | 70 | 76 | 84 | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$IAG IAMGOLD CORP | 70 | 71 | 82 | 89 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NGD New Gold Inc. /FI | 70 | 76 | 67 | 92 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PDS PRECISION DRILLING Corp | 70 | 77 | 90 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DWSN DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO | 49 | 30 | 26 | 71 | - | 62.7x | -53.5% | -20.0% | 8.8% | -15.7% | -15.4% | 81.8% | 0.0% | 167.0x | $55M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 13.7x | 5.2x | 4.3% | 3.9% | 45.8% | 7.6% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 48.7/100. It ranks #2218 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Mining sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 30 | 22 | +8ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 71 | 78 | -7DRAG |
| VALUATION | 26 | 20 | +6ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 22 | 7 | +15ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 19 | 8 | +11ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 85 | 96 | -11DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC -18.3% vs WACC 8.8% (spread -27.1%)
GM 9% vs sector 46%, OM -16% vs sector 8%
Capital turnover 4.49x
Rev growth 82%, 10yr history
Interest coverage -16.5x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) as a Reduce with a composite score of 48.7/100 at a current price of $2.98. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Mining sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 48.7/100 places it at rank #2218 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 82% and momentum in the 71th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
No Moat
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Fair Value
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 167% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 48.7/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #2218 out of 7,333 stocks. DWSN's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
DWSN's quality score of 30/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -53.5% (sector avg: 4.3%), gross margins of 8.8% (sector avg: 45.8%), net margins of -15.4% (sector avg: 5.8%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
DWSN registers a value score of just 26/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include an EV/EBITDA of 62.67x, a P/B ratio of 6.05x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO's investment score of 22/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 81.8% vs. a sector average of 0.1% and a return on assets of -20.0% (sector: 3.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
DWSN shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 71/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at 81.8% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.17 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO registers a low stability score of 19/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 167.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
DWSN's short interest factor score of 85/100 indicates very low short selling activity relative to peers — a positive signal suggesting institutional investors see limited near-term downside. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 167.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. As a micro-cap company with a market capitalization of $55M, DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO benefits from the generally lower volatility and deeper liquidity associated with its size class.
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO is a micro-cap company in the Mining sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #2218 of 7,333 overall (70th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -53.5% trailing the 4.3% sector median and operating margins of -15.7% below the 7.6% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Mining peers.
While DWSN currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the MINING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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EV/EBITDA 1098% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 1344% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 81% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1.1x in the Energy Services industry in the United States...

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