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Donegal Group A Inc(DGICA)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 8 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-0.21% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$19.06
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DGICA

11/13/2026: DGICA (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Donegal Group A Inc is a regional property and casualty insurance holding company that primarily serves individuals and small-to-medium-sized businesses through a network of independent agents. The company's strengths lie in its long-standing history, deep regional market ties, and conservative underwriting approach. Its primary investment story centers on steady, modest growth achieved through regional expansion and disciplined underwriting, supported by consistent dividend payments. However, the company faces significant risks from intense competition with national insurance carriers, geographic concentration vulnerabilities to severe weather, and the ongoing need for digital transformation. Donegal Group may best suit conservative, income-oriented investors who value steady performance and are willing to monitor the company's underwriting results and technological progress.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company focuses on steady, conservative underwriting rather than high-growth initiatives.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically exhibits low volume and steady performance rather than rapid, momentum-driven price action.
Value investorMixed fitIt may appeal to value investors looking for a stable insurance entity trading at reasonable multiples.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of paying dividends, making it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitThe conservative nature of the insurance business and dividend history aligns with lower-risk preferences.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can react sharply to major catastrophe news or changes in underwriting results.
Valuation riskLowAs a smaller insurer, it typically trades at valuations reflective of its growth potential and stability.
Competition risk (national insurance carriers)HighNational carriers have superior scale and technology that can erode regional market share.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is stable but highly dependent on underwriting discipline.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is generally secure but subject to capital requirements.
Execution riskMediumEffectively integrating acquisitions and managing technology upgrades is critical for long-term success.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 709.47M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.19
1Y Target Price 21
Price to earnings Ratio 10.19
1Y Target Price 21
Volume (30-day avg) 110.7K shares
Beta -0.05
52 Weeks Range 15.79 - 20.21
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 15.79 - 20.21
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.96%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.86

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Financial Services

Constructive
Sentiment
Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
50.4%
Active BUY / eligible
61 / 121
30-Day BUY Count Change
+45
Market state
Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Insurance - Property & Casualty

BUY participation
80.0%
Active BUY / eligible
8 / 10
30-Day BUY Count Change
+6

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 13.13%
Avg. Invested days 40
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DGICA receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DGICA has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+56.0%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.2%) are partially offset by slightly negative revenue growth (-1.2%), soft profitability (net margin 8.1%), modest insider ownership of 1.42%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DGICA's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (7.2% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is DGICA's strongest growth driver at +56.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-1.2%, slightly negative) and free-cash-flow growth (+4.1%, moderate) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 89.0% and approximately 55.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.42% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 5.81%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.95%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.89%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 1.60%
American Century Companies Inc 1.26%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DGICA generates approximately $267 of gross profit, $100 of operating income, and $72 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and moderate cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 18.70%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DGICA has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Personal LinesAuto and Homeowners insurance premiums.Most of the company's money comes from individuals paying for car and home protection.
Commercial LinesBusiness liability and property insurance.The company also insures small businesses against risks like property damage and liability claims.
Investment IncomeInterest and dividends from a portfolio of bonds and stocks.The company invests the money it collects from premiums to earn extra profit.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When Before Market
Estimate 0.33
Actual 0.5

Profitability

Profit Margin 7.24%
Operating Margin (TTM) 9.01%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.2%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.73%

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.19
Forward PE 16
Enterprise Value 759.28M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.74
Enterprise Value 759.28M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.74
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.79
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 31.84M
Shares Floating 17.72M
Shares Outstanding 31.84M
Shares Floating 17.72M
Percent Insiders 1.42
Percent Institutions 89.03

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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