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Donegal Group A Inc(DGICA)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 58 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+8.48%
LAST CLOSE
$19.45
09/14/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DGICA

09/14/2026: DGICA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Donegal Group A Inc is a regional provider of property and casualty insurance, known for its long-standing relationships with independent insurance agents. The company benefits from a diversified geographic footprint and a conservative investment portfolio that provides stable income. Its primary growth opportunity lies in refining underwriting through data analytics and expanding strategically in target regions. However, the company faces risks from intense price competition by large national insurers and increasing catastrophic weather losses. It is best suited for income-focused and conservative investors seeking dividend stability; stakeholders should monitor the company’s ability to achieve rate adequacy in a volatile climate-risk environment.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company focuses on stable, regional insurance operations rather than rapid scaling.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically exhibits low volatility and modest trading volume, limiting momentum opportunities.
Value investorMixed fitInvestors may find value in the company's book value and steady dividend history.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of paying dividends, appealing to income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorStrong fitAs a stable regional insurer, it provides a conservative profile suitable for defensive portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowThe stock is generally less volatile than the broader market due to its stable industry.
Valuation riskMediumValuation is sensitive to interest rate environments and underwriting performance.
Competition risk (National Insurance Carriers)HighLarge national insurers with scale can exert significant pricing pressure.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is solid but highly susceptible to external environmental factors.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is supported by consistent, though modest, earnings.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on accurate pricing and effective underwriting across diverse regions.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

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 22.02%
Avg. Invested days 44
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Upturn Star Rating

DGICA receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

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 1.44%.

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 89.2% and approximately 55.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.44% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 5.14%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.87%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.02%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 1.50%
American Century Companies Inc 1.27%

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. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 718.63M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.08
1Y Target Price 21
Price to earnings Ratio 10.08
1Y Target Price 21
Volume (30-day avg) 118.9K shares
Beta -0.03
52 Weeks Range 15.95 - 20.42
Updated Date 09/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 15.95 - 20.42
Updated Date 09/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.84%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.92

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Personal Lines InsuranceAutomobile and Homeowners insurance premiums.The company collects regular payments from individuals to cover personal property risks.
Commercial Lines InsuranceLiability and property coverages for businesses.Small business insurance serves as a key, steady revenue stream for the company.
Investment IncomeInterest and dividends from the investment portfolio.The company invests the money it collects from premiums to generate extra profit.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 10.08
Forward PE 16
Enterprise Value 761.30M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.74
Enterprise Value 761.30M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.74
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.79
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 31.54M
Shares Floating 17.53M
Shares Outstanding 31.54M
Shares Floating 17.53M
Percent Insiders 1.44
Percent Institutions 89.23

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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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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Donegal Group A Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Marietta, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 2001-04-24
President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Kevin Gerard Burke
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Property & Casualty
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Donegal Group Inc., an insurance holding company, provides commercial and personal lines of property and casualty coverages. It operates through three segments: Investment Function, Commercial Lines of Insurance, and Personal Lines of Insurance. The company offers protection against liability for bodily injury and property damage arising from automobile accidents and protection against loss from damage to automobiles owned by the insured for commercial automobile; protection to businesses against perils combining liability and physical damage coverages; and benefits to employees for injuries sustained during employment. It provides protection against liability for bodily injury and property damage arising from automobile accidents and protection against loss from damage to automobiles owned by the insured for private passenger automobile; and coverage for damage to residences and their contents from a range of perils, including fire, lightning, windstorm, and theft. The company markets its insurance products primarily to Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southern, and Southwestern states through a network of independent insurance agents. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Marietta, Pennsylvania. Donegal Group Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Donegal Mutual Insurance Company.