On the stock market since 1994, it operates in the world of energy. It has 269 employees. Now — the numbers.
The company is still in the product-building phase: its spending runs above its sales. That only changes once the product starts selling at scale.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
Average growth of 32% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
Before the clock runs out, either sales must climb sharply or new money must come in. For now, time is on the company’s side.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
A solid grade overall — yet the debt outweighs the cash. The strength here comes from earnings power.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
Valuation: The stock trades at a price that looks expensive next to its earnings; that can cap future returns.
The stock trades 41% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 14% a year on average.
Sales run at $75.6M a year. A small number, but proof the product has real buyers.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 23 buys and 1 sell. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
A loss of $1.9M against $75.6M in annual sales.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 13/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
Today’s price already includes part of tomorrow’s optimism. Report-card grade: 37/100.
On our five-subject report card, DWSN sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: DWSN is a high-risk stock — not yet profitable, and its future rides on its product catching on.