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CHURCHILL DOWNS INC (CHDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CHDN - US1714841087 - Common Stock

99.43 USD
-0.44 (-0.44%)
Last: 11/11/2025, 8:00:00 PM
99.43 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/11/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CHDN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CHDN against 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. CHDN scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CHDN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CHDN was profitable.
CHDN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CHDN 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CHDN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CHDN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHDN 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 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

CHDN has a better Return On Assets (5.37%) than 71.21% of its industry peers.
CHDN has a Return On Equity of 38.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHDN outperforms 85.61% of its industry peers.
CHDN's Return On Invested Capital of 8.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHDN outperforms 65.15% of its industry peers.
CHDN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.83%. This is below the industry average of 10.82%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.83%) for CHDN is below the current ROIC(8.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.37%
ROE 38.69%
ROIC 8.04%
ROA(3y)6.3%
ROA(5y)4.84%
ROE(3y)55.16%
ROE(5y)44.87%
ROIC(3y)6.83%
ROIC(5y)6.39%
CHDN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHDN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

CHDN's Profit Margin of 13.88% is amongst the best of the industry. CHDN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
CHDN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CHDN's Operating Margin of 25.14% is amongst the best of the industry. CHDN outperforms 88.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHDN has grown nicely.
CHDN has a worse Gross Margin (34.10%) than 71.21% of its industry peers.
CHDN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.14%
PM (TTM) 13.88%
GM 34.1%
OM growth 3Y10%
OM growth 5Y9.05%
PM growth 3Y-0.21%
PM growth 5Y8.43%
GM growth 3Y3.21%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
CHDN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHDN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CHDN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CHDN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CHDN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CHDN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CHDN Yearly Shares OutstandingCHDN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
CHDN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHDN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

CHDN has an Altman-Z score of 1.51. This is a bad value and indicates that CHDN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CHDN's Altman-Z score of 1.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CHDN outperforms 49.24% of its industry peers.
CHDN has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.26. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CHDN would need 19.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CHDN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 19.26. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CHDN outperforms 46.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.87 is on the high side and indicates that CHDN has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.87, CHDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.87
Debt/FCF 19.26
Altman-Z 1.51
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC7.65%
CHDN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHDN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

CHDN has a Current Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that CHDN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CHDN's Current ratio of 0.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHDN is outperformed by 70.45% of its industry peers.
CHDN has a Quick Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that CHDN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CHDN has a worse Quick ratio (0.56) than 68.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.56
CHDN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHDN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CHDN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.64%.
Measured over the past 5 years, CHDN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.77% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CHDN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.97% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CHDN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.51% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.64%
EPS 3Y-3.17%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%12.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.97%
Revenue growth 3Y19.63%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%8.67%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CHDN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.57% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.64%
Revenue Next 2Y5.15%
Revenue Next 3Y4.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
CHDN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHDN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
CHDN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHDN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.09, CHDN is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CHDN is valued a bit cheaper than 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
CHDN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.07, the valuation of CHDN can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CHDN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHDN to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.72), we can say CHDN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.09
Fwd PE 15.07
CHDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CHDN.
61.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHDN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.3
EV/EBITDA 12.53
CHDN Per share dataCHDN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CHDN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
CHDN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.05
PEG (5Y)2.38
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CHDN has a yearly dividend return of 0.45%, which is pretty low.
CHDN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.34.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CHDN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.45%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CHDN grows each year by 7.32%, which is quite nice.
CHDN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CHDN has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.32%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years23
CHDN Yearly Dividends per shareCHDN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

CHDN pays out 7.67% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CHDN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP7.67%
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
CHDN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCHDN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
CHDN Dividend Payout.CHDN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CHDN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CHURCHILL DOWNS INC

NASDAQ:CHDN (11/11/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 99.43 0 (0%)

99.43

-0.44 (-0.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners83.39%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners5.63%
Ins Owner Change1.81%
Market Cap6.97B
Revenue(TTM)2.88B
Net Income(TTM)400.40M
Analysts84.44
Price Target139.75 (40.55%)
Short Float %3.11%
Short Ratio3.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.45%
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.32%
DP7.67%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date12-05 2025-12-05 (0.438)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.83%
Max EPS beat(2)8.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.06%
Max EPS beat(4)8.6%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.19%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.19%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.85%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.33%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.6%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.73%
PT rev (1m)-0.46%
PT rev (3m)3.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.09
Fwd PE 15.07
P/S 2.42
P/FCF 26.3
P/OCF 8.67
P/B 6.74
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.53
EPS(TTM)6.18
EY6.22%
EPS(NY)6.6
Fwd EY6.63%
FCF(TTM)3.78
FCFY3.8%
OCF(TTM)11.47
OCFY11.54%
SpS41.13
BVpS14.76
TBVpS-33.99
PEG (NY)3.05
PEG (5Y)2.38
Graham Number45.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.37%
ROE 38.69%
ROCE 10.78%
ROIC 8.04%
ROICexc 8.26%
ROICexgc 17.27%
OM 25.14%
PM (TTM) 13.88%
GM 34.1%
FCFM 9.19%
ROA(3y)6.3%
ROA(5y)4.84%
ROE(3y)55.16%
ROE(5y)44.87%
ROIC(3y)6.83%
ROIC(5y)6.39%
ROICexc(3y)7%
ROICexc(5y)6.74%
ROICexgc(3y)15.35%
ROICexgc(5y)12.91%
ROCE(3y)9.16%
ROCE(5y)8.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.37%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.4%
OM growth 3Y10%
OM growth 5Y9.05%
PM growth 3Y-0.21%
PM growth 5Y8.43%
GM growth 3Y3.21%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.87
Debt/FCF 19.26
Debt/EBITDA 5.3
Cap/Depr 237.68%
Cap/Sales 18.7%
Interest Coverage 2.47
Cash Conversion 84.49%
Profit Quality 66.21%
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.56
Altman-Z 1.51
F-Score6
WACC7.65%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)358.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)283.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)24.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)20.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.64%
EPS 3Y-3.17%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%12.37%
EPS Next Y5.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.97%
Revenue growth 3Y19.63%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%8.67%
Revenue Next Year6.64%
Revenue Next 2Y5.15%
Revenue Next 3Y4.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.18%
EBIT growth 3Y31.58%
EBIT growth 5Y25.96%
EBIT Next Year65.59%
EBIT Next 3Y22.03%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y672.57%
FCF growth 3Y-2.53%
FCF growth 5Y12.31%
OCF growth 1Y31.52%
OCF growth 3Y32.06%
OCF growth 5Y21.69%

CHURCHILL DOWNS INC / CHDN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CHURCHILL DOWNS INC?

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


What is the valuation status for CHDN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CHURCHILL DOWNS INC (CHDN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CHURCHILL DOWNS INC?

CHURCHILL DOWNS INC (CHDN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CHDN stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHURCHILL DOWNS INC (CHDN) is expected to grow by 5.28% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of CHURCHILL DOWNS INC (CHDN) stock?

The dividend rating of CHURCHILL DOWNS INC (CHDN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 7.67%.