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Donegal Group Inc. (DGICA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US2577012014
CUSIP
257701201
IPO Date
Apr 24, 2001

Highlights

Market Cap
$545.72M
Enterprise Value
$518.93M
EPS (TTM)
$2.40
PE Ratio
7.16
PEG Ratio
0.03
Total Revenue (TTM)
$978.38M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$196.62M
EBITDA (TTM)
$80.29M
Year Range
$16.43 - $21.12
ROA (TTM)
3.32%
ROE (TTM)
12.39%

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Donegal Group Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Donegal Group Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Donegal Group Inc. (DGICA) has returned -13.18% so far this year and -8.94% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DGICA has returned 6.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Donegal Group Inc.

1D
0.23%
1M
-2.50%
YTD
-13.18%
6M
-9.66%
1Y
-8.94%
3Y*
8.72%
5Y*
7.48%
10Y*
6.57%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 24, 2001, DGICA's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Oct 2003 with a return of +30.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2001 at -18.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, DGICA closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 28, 2004 with a return of +26.3%, while the worst single day was Jun 25, 2004 at -22.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-6.56%-4.71%-2.50%-13.18%
2025-4.14%19.32%12.24%-1.43%5.39%-0.87%-14.36%5.44%8.38%-3.30%8.42%-0.75%34.64%
20248.50%-6.73%1.00%-4.95%-0.22%-2.72%14.36%4.55%-3.15%2.85%11.03%-7.03%15.93%
20238.08%1.25%-0.59%-6.78%2.13%0.35%2.14%0.27%-2.43%0.25%0.78%-1.69%3.15%
20221.55%-4.81%-1.83%2.11%19.59%5.38%-16.00%2.54%-7.09%9.76%1.57%-4.51%4.02%
2021-1.42%-0.15%8.47%4.91%-0.91%-4.71%7.29%-2.65%-3.78%-0.54%-4.56%5.07%6.02%

Benchmark Metrics

Donegal Group Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.73%, beta of 0.75, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 25, 2001.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (46.17%) than losses (29.53%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
7.73%
Beta
0.75
0.16
Upside Capture
46.17%
Downside Capture
29.53%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DGICA ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


DGICA Risk / Return Rank: 2525
Overall Rank
DGICA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2525
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DGICA Sortino Ratio Rank: 2222
Sortino Ratio Rank
DGICA Omega Ratio Rank: 2222
Omega Ratio Rank
DGICA Calmar Ratio Rank: 2828
Calmar Ratio Rank
DGICA Martin Ratio Rank: 2727
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Donegal Group Inc. (DGICA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DGICABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.36

0.90

-1.25

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.34

1.39

-1.73

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.96

1.21

-0.25

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.40

1.40

-1.80

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.80

6.61

-7.40

Explore DGICA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Donegal Group Inc. provided a 4.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.73 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 24 consecutive years.


3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.8020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.73$0.72$0.69$0.68$0.66$0.63$0.60$0.58$0.57$0.56$0.55$0.54

Dividend yield

4.25%3.60%4.44%4.82%4.61%4.41%4.23%3.90%4.16%3.22%3.13%3.81%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Donegal Group Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.18
2025$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.72
2024$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.69
2023$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.68
2022$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.66
2021$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.63

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Donegal Group Inc. has a dividend yield of 4.25%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Donegal Group Inc. has a payout ratio of 31.33%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Donegal Group Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Donegal Group Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Donegal Group Inc. was 43.36%, occurring on Aug 30, 2010. Recovery took 1443 trading sessions.

The current Donegal Group Inc. drawdown is 17.20%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-43.36%Apr 20, 20061099Aug 30, 20101443May 24, 20162542
-36.3%Jun 7, 2001192Mar 18, 2002280Apr 28, 2003472
-30.23%Dec 18, 2017567Mar 20, 2020269Apr 15, 2021836
-30.18%Dec 30, 2003123Jun 25, 2004126Dec 23, 2004249
-22.31%Jul 5, 202268Oct 7, 2022514Oct 24, 2024582

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Donegal Group Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Donegal Group Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for DGICA, comparing it with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, DGICA has a P/E ratio of 7.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for DGICA compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. DGICA currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for DGICA relative to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, DGICA has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for DGICA in comparison with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, DGICA has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items