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DWSN vs. RNGR, SMHI, SND, GIFI, and OMSE

Should you buy Dawson Geophysical stock or one of its competitors? Dawson Geophysical's main competitors and comparable companies include Ranger Energy Services (RNGR), SEACOR Marine (SMHI), Smart Sand (SND), Gulf Island Fabrication (GIFI), and OMS Energy Technologies (OMSE). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "oil & gas equipment & services" industry.

How does Dawson Geophysical compare to Ranger Energy Services?

Ranger Energy Services (NYSE:RNGR) and Dawson Geophysical (NASDAQ:DWSN) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

68.1% of Ranger Energy Services shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of Dawson Geophysical shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Ranger Energy Services shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Dawson Geophysical shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dawson Geophysical has a net margin of 3.49% compared to Ranger Energy Services' net margin of 2.36%. Dawson Geophysical's return on equity of 19.56% beat Ranger Energy Services' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ranger Energy Services2.36% 4.87% 3.33%
Dawson Geophysical 3.49%19.56%6.73%

Ranger Energy Services presently has a consensus price target of $20.00, suggesting a potential upside of 28.76%. Given Ranger Energy Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Ranger Energy Services is more favorable than Dawson Geophysical.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ranger Energy Services
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Dawson Geophysical
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Dawson Geophysical had 1 more articles in the media than Ranger Energy Services. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Dawson Geophysical and 1 mentions for Ranger Energy Services. Ranger Energy Services' average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Dawson Geophysical's score of 0.50 indicating that Ranger Energy Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ranger Energy Services
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dawson Geophysical
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ranger Energy Services has a beta of 0.14, suggesting that its stock price is 86% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dawson Geophysical has a beta of -0.14, suggesting that its stock price is 114% less volatile than the broader market.

Ranger Energy Services has higher revenue and earnings than Dawson Geophysical. Dawson Geophysical is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ranger Energy Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ranger Energy Services$546.90M0.66$12.30M$0.6025.89
Dawson Geophysical$75.62M1.27-$1.94M$0.1225.67

Summary

Ranger Energy Services beats Dawson Geophysical on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dawson Geophysical compare to SEACOR Marine?

SEACOR Marine (NYSE:SMHI) and Dawson Geophysical (NASDAQ:DWSN) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

SEACOR Marine presently has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 13.35%. Given SEACOR Marine's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe SEACOR Marine is more favorable than Dawson Geophysical.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SEACOR Marine
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Dawson Geophysical
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Dawson Geophysical has a net margin of 3.49% compared to SEACOR Marine's net margin of -8.62%. Dawson Geophysical's return on equity of 19.56% beat SEACOR Marine's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SEACOR Marine-8.62% -8.72% -3.46%
Dawson Geophysical 3.49%19.56%6.73%

Dawson Geophysical has lower revenue, but higher earnings than SEACOR Marine. SEACOR Marine is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dawson Geophysical, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SEACOR Marine$227.83M1.05-$27.84M-$0.71N/A
Dawson Geophysical$75.62M1.27-$1.94M$0.1225.67

SEACOR Marine has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dawson Geophysical has a beta of -0.14, meaning that its share price is 114% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Dawson Geophysical had 2 more articles in the media than SEACOR Marine. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Dawson Geophysical and 0 mentions for SEACOR Marine. Dawson Geophysical's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat SEACOR Marine's score of 0.00 indicating that Dawson Geophysical is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
SEACOR Marine Neutral
Dawson Geophysical Positive

59.1% of SEACOR Marine shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of Dawson Geophysical shares are held by institutional investors. 16.8% of SEACOR Marine shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Dawson Geophysical shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Dawson Geophysical beats SEACOR Marine on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dawson Geophysical compare to Smart Sand?

Dawson Geophysical (NASDAQ:DWSN) and Smart Sand (NASDAQ:SND) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Smart Sand has higher revenue and earnings than Dawson Geophysical. Smart Sand is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dawson Geophysical, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dawson Geophysical$75.62M1.27-$1.94M$0.1225.67
Smart Sand$330.15M0.65$1.35M$0.2619.54

Dawson Geophysical has a net margin of 3.49% compared to Smart Sand's net margin of 2.71%. Dawson Geophysical's return on equity of 19.56% beat Smart Sand's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dawson Geophysical3.49% 19.56% 6.73%
Smart Sand 2.71%4.41%3.07%

7.9% of Dawson Geophysical shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.2% of Smart Sand shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Dawson Geophysical shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.5% of Smart Sand shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dawson Geophysical has a beta of -0.14, suggesting that its share price is 114% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Smart Sand has a beta of 0.36, suggesting that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Dawson Geophysical had 1 more articles in the media than Smart Sand. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Dawson Geophysical and 1 mentions for Smart Sand. Dawson Geophysical's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Smart Sand's score of 0.00 indicating that Dawson Geophysical is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Dawson Geophysical Positive
Smart Sand Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dawson Geophysical
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Smart Sand
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Smart Sand beats Dawson Geophysical on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dawson Geophysical compare to Gulf Island Fabrication?

Dawson Geophysical (NASDAQ:DWSN) and Gulf Island Fabrication (NASDAQ:GIFI) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dawson Geophysical
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Gulf Island Fabrication
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Gulf Island Fabrication has a net margin of 5.46% compared to Dawson Geophysical's net margin of 3.49%. Dawson Geophysical's return on equity of 19.56% beat Gulf Island Fabrication's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dawson Geophysical3.49% 19.56% 6.73%
Gulf Island Fabrication 5.46%11.60%7.92%

Dawson Geophysical has a beta of -0.14, indicating that its share price is 114% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gulf Island Fabrication has a beta of 0.41, indicating that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Dawson Geophysical had 1 more articles in the media than Gulf Island Fabrication. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Dawson Geophysical and 1 mentions for Gulf Island Fabrication. Gulf Island Fabrication's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Dawson Geophysical's score of 0.50 indicating that Gulf Island Fabrication is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dawson Geophysical
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gulf Island Fabrication
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

7.9% of Dawson Geophysical shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.4% of Gulf Island Fabrication shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Dawson Geophysical shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 20.1% of Gulf Island Fabrication shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Gulf Island Fabrication has higher revenue and earnings than Dawson Geophysical. Gulf Island Fabrication is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dawson Geophysical, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dawson Geophysical$75.62M1.27-$1.94M$0.1225.67
Gulf Island Fabrication$166.77M1.15$14.74M$0.5521.82

Summary

Gulf Island Fabrication beats Dawson Geophysical on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dawson Geophysical compare to OMS Energy Technologies?

Dawson Geophysical (NASDAQ:DWSN) and OMS Energy Technologies (NASDAQ:OMSE) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

7.9% of Dawson Geophysical shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Dawson Geophysical shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dawson Geophysical
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
OMS Energy Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Dawson Geophysical has a net margin of 3.49% compared to OMS Energy Technologies' net margin of 0.00%. Dawson Geophysical's return on equity of 19.56% beat OMS Energy Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dawson Geophysical3.49% 19.56% 6.73%
OMS Energy Technologies N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, OMS Energy Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Dawson Geophysical. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for OMS Energy Technologies and 2 mentions for Dawson Geophysical. Dawson Geophysical's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat OMS Energy Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Dawson Geophysical is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dawson Geophysical
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
OMS Energy Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

OMS Energy Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Dawson Geophysical.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dawson Geophysical$75.62M1.27-$1.94M$0.1225.67
OMS Energy Technologies$155.91M1.15$32.21MN/AN/A

Dawson Geophysical has a beta of -0.14, indicating that its share price is 114% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, OMS Energy Technologies has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Dawson Geophysical beats OMS Energy Technologies on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DWSN vs. The Competition

MetricDawson GeophysicalEnergy Equipment & Services IndustryEnergy SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$95.65M$3.57B$9.81B$13.29B
Dividend YieldN/A13.42%10.67%12.57%
P/E Ratio25.6743.0620.8425.76
Price / Sales1.2730.09515.5686.81
Price / Cash25.6420.8936.1552.76
Price / Book6.042.103.996.34
Net Income-$1.94M$67.81M$4.35B$360.00M
7 Day Performance-5.23%-1.08%-1.48%-0.11%
1 Month Performance-9.94%-1.65%-0.11%-3.42%
1 Year Performance52.48%37.93%30.68%5.46%

Dawson Geophysical Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DWSN
Dawson Geophysical
1.1734 of 5 stars
$3.08
+3.7%
N/A+62.3%$95.65M$75.62M25.67269
RNGR
Ranger Energy Services
4.315 of 5 stars
$15.59
-0.5%
$20.00
+28.3%
+11.0%$366.71M$546.90M25.982,300
SMHI
SEACOR Marine
1.2233 of 5 stars
$9.05
+0.2%
$10.00
+10.5%
+28.1%$245.01M$227.83MN/A889
SND
Smart Sand
1.0403 of 5 stars
$5.08
-4.9%
N/A+140.3%$226.41M$330.15M19.54318
GIFI
Gulf Island Fabrication
0.9795 of 5 stars
$12.00
flat
N/AN/A$191.99M$166.77M21.82960

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This page (NASDAQ:DWSN) was last updated on 9/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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