Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN)

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Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN) is up 385.3% since the beginning of the year. At $8 per share, DWSN is trading 3.6% below its 52-week high of $8. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DWSN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,346.

Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN) has returned 385.26% so far this year and 452.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DWSN has returned 0.89% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.41% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, DWSN's average daily return is +0.24%, while the average monthly return is +2.71%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Feb 1996 with a return of +166.7%, while the worst month was Oct 1995 at -89.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, DWSN closed higher 36% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 29, 1995 with a return of +200.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 2, 1995 at -89.6%.

Dawson Geophysical Company has an annualized alpha of 70.91%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

• This stock participated in 146.03% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 95.89% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.63 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

DWSN ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

Dawson Geophysical Company provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dawson Geophysical Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dawson Geophysical Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Dawson Geophysical Company was 99.85%, occurring on Dec 31, 2002. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Dawson Geophysical Company drawdown is 89.06%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Dawson Geophysical Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Dawson Geophysical Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.