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DONEGAL GROUP INC-CL A (DGICA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DGICA - US2577012014 - Common Stock

19.87 USD
+0.12 (+0.61%)
Last: 11/24/2025, 6:57:48 PM
19.87 USD
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After Hours: 11/24/2025, 6:57:48 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DGICA. DGICA was compared to 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DGICA while its profitability can be described as average. DGICA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally DGICA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DGICA was profitable.
DGICA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years DGICA 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DGICA had a positive operating cash flow.
DGICA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDGICA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.56%, DGICA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of DGICA (13.73%) is better than 63.27% of its industry peers.
DGICA has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: DGICA outperforms 63.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.56%
ROE 13.73%
ROIC 3.77%
ROA(3y)0.76%
ROA(5y)1.17%
ROE(3y)3.28%
ROE(5y)4.96%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DGICA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDGICA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 8.72%, DGICA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DGICA has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 10.89%, DGICA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.90% of the companies in the same industry.
DGICA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.89%
PM (TTM) 8.72%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y18.73%
OM growth 5Y-2.32%
PM growth 3Y18.37%
PM growth 5Y-2.43%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
DGICA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDGICA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DGICA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DGICA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DGICA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
DGICA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
DGICA Yearly Shares OutstandingDGICA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
DGICA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDGICA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of DGICA is 0.40, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DGICA, only 0.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DGICA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. DGICA outperforms 86.39% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that DGICA is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.06, DGICA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.4
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.41%
DGICA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDGICA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
DGICA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDGICA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 300.00% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, DGICA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.60% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.89% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)300%
EPS 3Y27.54%
EPS 5Y6.6%
EPS Q2Q%13.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y6.62%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%-2.31%

3.2 Future

DGICA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.88% yearly.
DGICA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y59.32%
EPS Next 2Y22.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.78%
Revenue Next 2Y1.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DGICA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDGICA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
DGICA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDGICA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.42 indicates a reasonable valuation of DGICA.
DGICA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DGICA is cheaper than 68.71% of the companies in the same industry.
DGICA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.65.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.53, the valuation of DGICA can be described as reasonable.
DGICA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DGICA to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.45), we can say DGICA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.42
Fwd PE 9.53
DGICA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDGICA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DGICA is valued a bit cheaper than 68.03% of the companies in the same industry.
DGICA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.23
EV/EBITDA 6.47
DGICA Per share dataDGICA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DGICA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DGICA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y22.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DGICA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.74%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DGICA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.46.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, DGICA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of DGICA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.21%.
DGICA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DGICA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.21%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years23
DGICA Yearly Dividends per shareDGICA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

28.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DGICA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DGICA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.85%
EPS Next 2Y22.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.88%
DGICA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDGICA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
DGICA Dividend Payout.DGICA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DGICA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DONEGAL GROUP INC-CL A

NASDAQ:DGICA (11/24/2025, 6:57:48 PM)

After market: 19.87 0 (0%)

19.87

+0.12 (+0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Inst Owners86.57%
Inst Owner Change2.27%
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change2.83%
Market Cap728.04M
Revenue(TTM)987.83M
Net Income(TTM)86.15M
Analysts84
Price Target21.42 (7.8%)
Short Float %1.76%
Short Ratio4.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.74%
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.21%
DP28.85%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date11-03 2025-11-03 (0.1825)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.01%
Max EPS beat(2)6.14%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)53.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.01%
Max EPS beat(4)118.44%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)49.18%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)7.31%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-13.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.13%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.91%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.46%
PT rev (1m)2.44%
PT rev (3m)2.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.42
Fwd PE 9.53
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 8.23
P/OCF 8.23
P/B 1.16
P/tB 1.17
EV/EBITDA 6.47
EPS(TTM)2.36
EY11.88%
EPS(NY)2.09
Fwd EY10.5%
FCF(TTM)2.41
FCFY12.15%
OCF(TTM)2.41
OCFY12.15%
SpS26.96
BVpS17.12
TBVpS16.94
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)1.28
Graham Number30.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.56%
ROE 13.73%
ROCE 4.46%
ROIC 3.77%
ROICexc 3.83%
ROICexgc 5.13%
OM 10.89%
PM (TTM) 8.72%
GM N/A
FCFM 8.95%
ROA(3y)0.76%
ROA(5y)1.17%
ROE(3y)3.28%
ROE(5y)4.96%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y23.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.69%
OM growth 3Y18.73%
OM growth 5Y-2.32%
PM growth 3Y18.37%
PM growth 5Y-2.43%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.4
Debt/EBITDA 0.31
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 79.65
Cash Conversion 79.51%
Profit Quality 102.65%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)300%
EPS 3Y27.54%
EPS 5Y6.6%
EPS Q2Q%13.04%
EPS Next Y59.32%
EPS Next 2Y22.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y6.62%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%-2.31%
Revenue Next Year-0.78%
Revenue Next 2Y1.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y246.78%
EBIT growth 3Y26.58%
EBIT growth 5Y1.62%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y104.71%
FCF growth 3Y-4.2%
FCF growth 5Y-2.44%
OCF growth 1Y104.71%
OCF growth 3Y-4.2%
OCF growth 5Y-2.46%

DONEGAL GROUP INC-CL A / DGICA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DONEGAL GROUP INC-CL A (DGICA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DGICA.


What is the valuation status of DONEGAL GROUP INC-CL A (DGICA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DONEGAL GROUP INC-CL A (DGICA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of DGICA stock?

DONEGAL GROUP INC-CL A (DGICA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of DONEGAL GROUP INC-CL A (DGICA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DONEGAL GROUP INC-CL A (DGICA) is 8.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.16.


How financially healthy is DONEGAL GROUP INC-CL A?

The financial health rating of DONEGAL GROUP INC-CL A (DGICA) is 3 / 10.