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Donegal Group B Inc(DGICB)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 5 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-24.9% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$18.2
09/25/2026
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09/25/2026: DGICB (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 5 days. Simulated Profits (-24.90%). Updated daily EoD!

Donegal Group B Inc is a regional property and casualty insurance holding company that operates primarily through a long-standing relationship with Donegal Mutual Insurance Company. Its primary business strength lies in a deep, agent-based distribution network and a conservative approach to underwriting that emphasizes long-term stability. The company's main growth opportunity involves digital transformation and selective regional expansion. However, investors should monitor risks associated with geographic concentration, increasing weather-related claim costs, and aggressive pricing competition from larger national insurers. The stock may suit dividend-seeking or value-oriented investors who prioritize income and stability over rapid capital appreciation.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's business model is centered on stability and underwriting consistency rather than high-growth scaling.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically exhibits low trading volume and steady price patterns rather than explosive momentum signals.
Value investorStrong fitThe company is often priced based on its book value, appealing to those seeking traditional insurance sector valuations.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of dividend payments, making it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitThe company's conservative underwriting and focus on regional markets offer a lower-risk profile compared to high-growth tech stocks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowThe stock is generally less volatile than the broader market due to its stable, utility-like business model.
Valuation riskMediumValuation is sensitive to interest rate environments which impact the company's investment income.
Competition risk (National carriers)HighLarge insurers with massive scale and data advantages can exert significant pricing pressure on regional players.
Business qualityMediumProfitability is dependent on disciplined underwriting and managing catastrophic loss events.
Dividend incomeMediumDividend sustainability depends on consistent underwriting profit and interest income.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating regional acquisitions and managing claims requires effective management execution.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -19.97%
Avg. Invested days 46
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DGICB receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DGICB 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%), very low insider ownership of 0.03%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DGICB'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 DGICB'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 93.1% and approximately 312.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.03%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 0.44%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.13%
Minerva Advisors LLC 0.05%
Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc 0.03%
Lewis Asset Management LLC 0.03%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DGICB 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

★★★★★
DGICB 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 675.57M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 9.48
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 9.48
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 1.4K shares
Beta -0.03
52 Weeks Range 14.32 - 29.75
Updated Date 09/26/2026
52 Weeks Range 14.32 - 29.75
Updated Date 09/26/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 4.25%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.92

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Insurance UnderwritingPremiums collected from personal and commercial property and casualty policies.The company earns money by ensuring that the premiums collected exceed the claims paid out and operating expenses.
Investment IncomeInterest and dividends earned from investing the company's reserve assets (float).Income generated from a conservative bond portfolio provides a stable secondary stream of earnings.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 9.48
Forward PE 14.37
Enterprise Value 686.49M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value 686.49M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 5.58M
Shares Floating 17.44M
Shares Outstanding 5.58M
Shares Floating 17.44M
Percent Insiders 0.03
Percent Institutions 93.15

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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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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

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 B Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Marietta, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
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.