Company / Operating Margin
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO Operating Margin History
FY2011-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
-24.3%
FY2019
5-year range
-34.5% / 6.6%
FY2015-FY2019
Trend
+29.7%
vs FY2018
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What the data says
Operating Margin returned to growth in FY2019 after 4 years of decline, reaching -24.3%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-24.3% in FY2019 with a 5-year CAGR of -37.9%.
Declined from -17.3% to -24.3% over the past 2 years.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -17.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- -37.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2019, operating margin increased 29.7% year-over-year.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2014.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 5.21 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | -24.3% | +29.7% |
| FY2018 | -34.5% | -99.1% |
| FY2017 | -17.3% | -153.4% |
| FY2016 | -6.8% | -203.5% |
| FY2015 | 6.6% | -51.5% |
| FY2014 | 13.6% | +13.4% |
| FY2013 | 12.0% | +8492.9% |
| FY2012 | 0.1% | -97.4% |
| FY2011 | 5.4% | - |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Jun 24, 2026