Is DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 5.1% / 30% | 1.2% / 30% | 9.1% / 30% | 0.42% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 5.1% / 33% | 1.2% / 33% | 9.1% / 33% | 0.42% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 18.7% / 33% | 4.5% / 33% | 33.6% / 33% | 0.42% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 5.1% / 33% | 1.2% / 33% | 9.1% / 33% | 0.42% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 18.7% / 33% | 4.5% / 33% | 33.6% / 50% | 0.42% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 16.9% | |
| Operating Margin | -5.2% | |
| Net Margin | -5.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -19.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -5.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$2M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$4M |
| Total Debt | $6M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 88.9 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $31M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $3.03 |
| 50-Day MA | $2.94 |
| 200-Day MA | $2.02 |
| Avg Volume | 123K |
| Beta | -0.0 |
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52-Week Range
$1.08
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About DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN)
Dawson Geophysical Company engages in providing onshore seismic data acquisition and processing services in the United States and Canada. The company acquires and processes 2-D, 3-D, and multi-component seismic data for its clients, including oil and gas companies, and independent oil and gas operators, as well as providers of multi-client data libraries and carbon capture sequestration projects. Its seismic crews supply seismic data to companies engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas on land and in land-to-water transition areas, as well as potash mining industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is based in Midland, Texas. Dawson Geophysical Company operates as a subsidiary of Wilks Brothers, LLC.
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As a halal stock with 0.42% impermissible income, you need to purify your dividends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO's debt ratio?
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO's debt ratio is 5.1% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 18.7%.
Does DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO require dividend purification?
Yes, DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO has an impermissible income ratio of 0.42%, which means 0.42% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO's key financial metrics?
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO has a market capitalization of $101M, and revenue of $74M. The company maintains a gross margin of 16.9% and a net margin of -5.1%. Return on equity stands at -19.8%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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