Direct Line Insurance Group (DLG) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Direct Line Insurance Group plc engages in the provision of general insurance products and services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Motor, Home, Rescue and Other Personal Lines, and Commercial segments. It offers motor, home, van, landlord, rescue, pet, tradesperson, business, creditor and select, and travel insurance products, as well as commercial insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company also provides management, motor accident vehicle repair, insurance intermediary, support and operational, legal, software development, and breakdown recovery services. It sells its insurance products directly, through price comparison websites and phone, and through partners and brokers under the Direct Line, Churchill, Privilege, Darwin, Green Flag, Direct Line for Business, DLG Partnerships, DLG Auto Services, and DLG Legal Services brands. The company was formerly known as RBS Insurance Group Limited and changed its name to Direct Line Insurance Group plc in February 2012. Direct Line Insurance Group plc was founded in 1985 and is based in Bromley, the United Kingdom.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 305 to 308.40
• 50-Day Range: 286.50 to 307.68
• 52-Week Range: 147.10 to 310
• Volume: 55.72 million shs
• Average Volume: 11.63 million shs
• Market Capitalization: £3.96 billion
• P/E Ratio: 16.11
• Dividend Yield: 1.97%
• Price Target: GBX 240
• Consensus Rating: Buy

DLG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DLG shares performed this year?

Direct Line Insurance Group's stock was trading at GBX 254.41 at the beginning of the year. Since then, DLG shares have increased by 19.9% and is now trading at GBX 305.

How were Direct Line Insurance Group's earnings last quarter?

Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March, 5th. The company reported $11.20 earnings per share for the quarter. Direct Line Insurance Group had a net margin of 8.18% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.96%.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of Direct Line Insurance Group?

Shares of DLG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.

What other stocks do shareholders of Direct Line Insurance Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Direct Line Insurance Group investors own include Aviva (AV), Legal & General Group (LGEN), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Unilever (ULVR), Barclays (BARC) and HSBC (HSBA).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/05/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Insurance - Property & Casualty
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:DLG
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.directlinegroup.com
• Phone: +44-113-2920667
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 10,131
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Direct Line Insurance Group: GBX 240
• High Price Target: GBX 240
• Low Price Target: GBX 240
• Potential Upside/Downside: -21.3%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): GBX 18.93
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.11
• Forward P/E Ratio: 14.29
• P/E Growth: 2.42
• Net Income: £245.33 million
• Net Margins: 8.18%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 12.96%
• Return on Assets: 0.85%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 10.83
• Current Ratio: 19.57
• Quick Ratio: 0.28

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £3.00 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.32
• Cash Flow: GBX 84.24 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.62
• Book Value: GBX 145.44 per share
• Price / Book: 2.10

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,297,649,345
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £3.96 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.42