DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO Altman Z-Score
DWSN|Modified Z-Score (book value) based on FY2019 data
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO's Altman Z-Score of 5.21 places the company in the "safe zone" used by the Altman model (above 2.9) for FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 5.21 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- Cash-backed earnings: Operating cash flow exceeds net income
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Safe Zone (> 2.9)
The score is above the 2.9 boundary used in the Altman model.
The Altman Z-Score uses 5 financial ratios. Learn more
Components: book value of equity, working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, and revenue-to-assets — all derived from SEC FY2019 10-K filings.
5-Factor Decomposition
Working Capital / Total Assets
- Ratio
- 0.371
- Weight
- 0.717
- Contribution
- 0.266
Retained Earnings / Total Assets
- Ratio
- -
- Weight
- 0.847
- Contribution
- -
EBIT / Total Assets
- Ratio
- -0.298
- Weight
- 3.107
- Contribution
- -0.924
Book Equity / Total Liabilities
- Ratio
- 11.048
- Weight
- 0.420
- Contribution
- 4.640
Revenue / Total Assets
- Ratio
- 1.227
- Weight
- 0.998
- Contribution
- 1.224
| Component | Ratio | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital / Total Assets | 0.371 | 0.717 | 0.266 |
| Retained Earnings / Total Assets | - | 0.847 | - |
| EBIT / Total Assets | -0.298 | 3.107 | -0.924 |
| Book Equity / Total Liabilities | 11.048 | 0.420 | 4.640 |
| Revenue / Total Assets | 1.227 | 0.998 | 1.224 |
| Total Z-Score | 5.21 | ||
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Jun 24, 2026
Z-Score Zones
Safe Zone - score above the 2.9 boundary used in the Altman model.
Grey Zone - score between the 1.23 and 2.9 boundaries used in the Altman model.
Distress Zone - score below the 1.23 boundary used in the Altman model.