Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2015-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-27.2%
FY2019
5-year range
-27.2% / 4.9%
FY2015-FY2019
Trend
-21.6%
vs FY2018
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What the data says
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO reports negative total equity of -27.2% in FY2019. Negative equity can occur when accumulated losses exceed contributed capital, as reported in the balance sheet from the SEC filing.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-27.2% in FY2019 with a 3-year CAGR of -20.7%.
Declined from -12.5% to -27.2% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -20.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO's return on equity (roe) has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2019, return on equity (roe) decreased 21.6% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2015.
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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | -27.2% | -21.6% |
| FY2018 | -22.4% | -78.4% |
| FY2017 | -12.5% | -92.8% |
| FY2016 | -6.5% | -232.1% |
| FY2015 | 4.9% | - |
| FY2014 | - | - |
| FY2013 | - | - |
| FY2012 | - | - |
| FY2011 | - | - |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Jun 24, 2026