Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN) has net assets worth $23.33 Million USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($64.40 Million) and total liabilities ($41.07 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check DWSN goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $23.33 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 36.23% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.82% |
| 5-Year Change | -74.7% |
| 10-Year Change | -90.75% |
| Growth Volatility | 95.92 |
Dawson Geophysical Company - Net Assets Trend (1993–2025)
This chart illustrates how Dawson Geophysical Company's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See operational self-sufficiency of Dawson Geophysical Company to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Dawson Geophysical Company (1993–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Dawson Geophysical Company from 1993 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Dawson Geophysical Company market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $15.81 Million | -8.52% |
| 2024-12-31 | $17.28 Million | -45.02% |
| 2023-12-31 | $31.43 Million | -35.59% |
| 2022-12-31 | $48.80 Million | -21.88% |
| 2021-12-31 | $62.48 Million | -31.32% |
| 2020-12-31 | $90.97 Million | -11.82% |
| 2019-12-31 | $103.17 Million | -11.84% |
| 2018-12-31 | $117.02 Million | -17.16% |
| 2017-12-31 | $141.25 Million | -17.34% |
| 2016-12-31 | $170.88 Million | -18.52% |
| 2015-12-31 | $209.72 Million | +7.98% |
| 2014-12-31 | $194.22 Million | +180.94% |
| 2013-12-31 | $69.13 Million | -11.35% |
| 2012-12-31 | $77.99 Million | +22.39% |
| 2011-12-31 | $63.72 Million | +20.54% |
| 2010-12-31 | $52.86 Million | +0.32% |
| 2009-12-31 | $52.69 Million | +4.49% |
| 2008-12-31 | $50.43 Million | +17.49% |
| 2007-12-31 | $42.92 Million | +22.48% |
| 2006-12-31 | $35.04 Million | +31.71% |
| 2005-12-31 | $26.61 Million | +482.17% |
| 2004-12-31 | $4.57 Million | +135.17% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.94 Million | +42.86% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.36 Million | -55.06% |
| 2001-12-31 | $3.03 Million | -27.45% |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.17 Million | +19.41% |
| 1999-12-31 | $3.49 Million | -31.87% |
| 1998-12-31 | $5.13 Million | +37.48% |
| 1997-12-31 | $3.73 Million | +23.62% |
| 1996-12-31 | $3.02 Million | +83.63% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.64 Million | -53.05% |
| 1994-12-31 | $3.50 Million | 0.00% |
| 1993-12-31 | $3.50 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Dawson Geophysical Company's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 13866000000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $311.00K | 1.97% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-2.10 Million | -13.27% |
| Other Components | $157.15 Million | 994.14% |
| Total Equity | $15.81 Million | 100.00% |
Dawson Geophysical Company Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Dawson Geophysical Company ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Medigen Biotechnology
TWO:3176
|
$146.59 Million |
|
Bank Windu Kentjana Int
JK:MCOR
|
$146.65 Million |
|
Kimia Farma Persero Tbk
JK:KAEF
|
$146.78 Million |
|
Nekkar Asa
OL:NKR
|
$146.82 Million |
|
6K Additive Inc
AU:6KA
|
$146.56 Million |
|
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
NASDAQ:FGBI
|
$146.50 Million |
|
BCB Bancorp Inc
NASDAQ:BCBP
|
$146.48 Million |
|
Norstar
TA:NSTR
|
$146.44 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Dawson Geophysical Company's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 17,281,000 to 15,808,000, a change of -1,473,000 (-8.5%).
- Net loss of 1,941,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 386,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-1.94 Million | -12.28% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $386.00K | +2.44% |
| Other Changes | $82.00K | +0.52% |
| Total Change | $- | -8.52% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Dawson Geophysical Company's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 9.26x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 1.36x to 9.26x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-12-31 | $3.46 | $4.72 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $3.46 | $4.72 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.74 | $4.72 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $2.77 | $4.72 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $3.57 | $4.72 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.17 | $4.72 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.49 | $4.72 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.78 | $4.72 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.29 | $4.72 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $0.52 | $4.72 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $0.63 | $4.72 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $0.78 | $4.72 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.95 | $4.72 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.51 | $4.72 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $5.78 | $4.72 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $6.79 | $4.72 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $7.09 | $4.72 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $7.13 | $4.72 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $8.45 | $4.72 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $10.18 | $4.72 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $9.04 | $4.72 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $22.90 | $4.72 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $9.65 | $4.72 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $7.53 | $4.72 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $6.20 | $4.72 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $5.11 | $4.72 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $4.45 | $4.72 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.89 | $4.72 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.65 | $4.72 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.95 | $4.72 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.18 | $4.72 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.56 | $4.72 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.51 | $4.72 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Dawson Geophysical Company utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -12.28%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -2.57%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.35x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.54x
- Recent ROE (-12.28%) is above the historical average (-15.08%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | -17.14% | -6.00% | 0.98x | 2.91x | $-950.00K |
| 1995 | -161.43% | -12.16% | 1.70x | 7.79x | $-2.82 Million |
| 1996 | -33.61% | -10.86% | 1.05x | 2.95x | $-1.32 Million |
| 1997 | 35.01% | 8.01% | 1.54x | 2.83x | $933.04K |
| 1998 | 35.72% | 10.73% | 1.84x | 1.81x | $1.32 Million |
| 1999 | -59.34% | -45.06% | 0.64x | 2.06x | $-2.42 Million |
| 2000 | -45.83% | -29.62% | 1.24x | 1.25x | $-2.33 Million |
| 2001 | -37.96% | -11.37% | 1.88x | 1.77x | $-1.45 Million |
| 2002 | -125.82% | -27.33% | 2.13x | 2.16x | $-1.85 Million |
| 2003 | 28.57% | 6.56% | 3.07x | 1.42x | $360.83K |
| 2004 | 64.17% | 14.60% | 2.15x | 2.04x | $2.48 Million |
| 2005 | 23.31% | 20.10% | 0.75x | 1.55x | $3.54 Million |
| 2006 | 23.15% | 11.97% | 1.20x | 1.61x | $4.61 Million |
| 2007 | 17.72% | 8.42% | 1.48x | 1.42x | $3.32 Million |
| 2008 | 13.68% | 7.95% | 1.02x | 1.69x | $1.86 Million |
| 2009 | 3.57% | 2.08% | 1.05x | 1.64x | $-3.39 Million |
| 2010 | -2.31% | -1.13% | 1.23x | 1.67x | $-6.51 Million |
| 2011 | 17.00% | 7.17% | 1.51x | 1.57x | $4.46 Million |
| 2012 | 20.10% | 7.98% | 1.38x | 1.82x | $7.87 Million |
| 2013 | -9.14% | -4.69% | 1.37x | 1.42x | $-13.23 Million |
| 2014 | -4.51% | -6.08% | 0.58x | 1.27x | $-28.17 Million |
| 2015 | -12.53% | -11.20% | 0.95x | 1.18x | $-47.25 Million |
| 2016 | -23.29% | -29.84% | 0.71x | 1.10x | $-56.88 Million |
| 2017 | -22.13% | -19.90% | 0.95x | 1.17x | $-45.39 Million |
| 2018 | -20.86% | -15.83% | 1.02x | 1.29x | $-36.11 Million |
| 2019 | -14.75% | -10.44% | 1.14x | 1.24x | $-25.53 Million |
| 2020 | -14.51% | -15.33% | 0.83x | 1.14x | $-22.29 Million |
| 2021 | -46.56% | -117.80% | 0.33x | 1.19x | $-35.34 Million |
| 2022 | -38.20% | -36.11% | 0.75x | 1.41x | $-23.53 Million |
| 2023 | -38.64% | -12.54% | 1.66x | 1.85x | $-15.29 Million |
| 2024 | -23.84% | -5.55% | 2.40x | 1.79x | $-5.85 Million |
| 2025 | -12.28% | -2.57% | 1.35x | 3.54x | $-3.52 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Dawson Geophysical Company's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
- Average net assets among peers: $2,460,685,889
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.62%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN) | $23.33 Million | -17.14% | 1.76x | $146.57 Million |
| ProFrac Holding Corp. (ACDC) | $1.35 Billion | 6.77% | 1.17x | $980.32 Million |
| Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (AESI) | $1.21 Billion | -4.16% | 0.84x | $2.01 Billion |
| Archrock Inc (AROC) | $1.32 Billion | 13.01% | 1.89x | $6.22 Billion |
| Baker Hughes Co (BKR) | $14.86 Billion | 1.71% | 0.46x | $59.59 Billion |
| ChampionX Corporation (CHX) | $981.53 Million | 9.58% | 1.01x | $4.94 Billion |
| Core Laboratories NV (CLB) | $215.32 Million | 14.50% | 0.83x | $526.89 Million |
| Drilling Tools International Corp. (DTI) | $88.69 Million | 16.63% | 0.49x | $83.95 Million |
| Enerflex Ltd. (EFXT) | $886.68 Million | 8.14% | 0.57x | $2.90 Billion |
| Forum Energy Technologies Inc (FET) | $1.24 Billion | -6.64% | 0.49x | $573.69 Million |
About Dawson Geophysical Company
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.… Read more