DONEGAL GROUP INC-B (DGICB)

US2577013004 - Common Stock

12.91  +0.12 (+0.94%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall DGICB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DGICB against 141 industry peers in the Insurance industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DGICB have multiple concerns. DGICB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally DGICB also has an excellent dividend rating.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DGICB had positive earnings in the past year.
DGICB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years DGICB 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DGICB had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

DGICB has a worse Return On Assets (0.20%) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
DGICB has a worse Return On Equity (0.92%) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.22%, DGICB is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.2%
ROE 0.92%
ROIC 0.22%
ROA(3y)0.41%
ROA(5y)1.23%
ROE(3y)1.76%
ROE(5y)5.19%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

DGICB has a Profit Margin of 0.48%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DGICB underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
DGICB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DGICB has a Operating Margin of 0.61%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DGICB underperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DGICB has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.61%
PM (TTM) 0.48%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-58.03%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-58.73%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DGICB is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DGICB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DGICB has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DGICB has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of DGICB is 1.22, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DGICB, only 1.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DGICB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.22. This is in the better half of the industry: DGICB outperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that DGICB is not too dependend on debt financing.
DGICB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07. This is amongst the best in the industry. DGICB outperforms 87.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.22
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.03
WACC8.69%

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DGICB have decreased strongly by -65.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DGICB shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -65.80% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.33% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.81% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-65%
EPS 3Y-65.8%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q-222.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.33%
Revenue growth 3Y6.04%
Revenue growth 5Y3.81%
Revenue growth Q2Q7.19%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DGICB will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 308.36% on average per year.
DGICB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y1150.71%
EPS Next 2Y308.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.99%
Revenue Next 2Y5.61%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DGICB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 184.43.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DGICB is valued a bit more expensive than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.06, DGICB is valued quite expensively.
DGICB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.75.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DGICB is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.72. DGICB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 184.43
Fwd PE 14.75

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DGICB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
DGICB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.08
EV/EBITDA 44.22

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DGICB'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 DGICB's earnings are expected to grow with 308.36% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y308.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DGICB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.10%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.23, DGICB pays a better dividend. On top of this DGICB pays more dividend than 89.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DGICB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.1%

5.2 History

The dividend of DGICB has a limited annual growth rate of 3.59%.
DGICB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
DGICB has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.59%
Div Incr Years17
Div Non Decr Years17

5.3 Sustainability

494.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DGICB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DGICB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP494.24%
EPS Next 2Y308.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A

DONEGAL GROUP INC-B

NASDAQ:DGICB (4/25/2024, 7:00:01 PM)

12.91

+0.12 (+0.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
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Market Cap431.06M
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 184.43
Fwd PE 14.75
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PEG (5Y)N/A
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.2%
ROE 0.92%
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ROICexgc
OM 0.61%
PM (TTM) 0.48%
GM N/A
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Asset Turnover0.41
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Debt/Equity 0.07
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Quick Ratio N/A
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EPS 3Y-65.8%
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EPS Next Y1150.71%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.33%
Revenue growth 3Y6.04%
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