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CHURCHILL DOWNS INC (CHDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CHDN - Nasdaq - US1714841087 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

105.3  +0.35 (+0.33%)

After market: 105.3 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

CHDN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. CHDN has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CHDN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CHDN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CHDN had a positive cash flow from operations.
CHDN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CHDN had a positive operating cash flow.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.72%, CHDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.13% of the companies in the same industry.
CHDN has a Return On Equity of 39.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHDN outperforms 88.81% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CHDN (8.09%) is better than 66.42% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CHDN is significantly below the industry average of 13.81%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.09%) for CHDN is above the 3 year average (6.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.72%
ROE 39.2%
ROIC 8.09%
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 15.08% is amongst the best of the industry. CHDN outperforms 90.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHDN has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.32%, CHDN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.30% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHDN has grown nicely.
CHDN has a worse Gross Margin (34.45%) than 70.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHDN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.32%
PM (TTM) 15.08%
GM 34.45%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CHDN is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CHDN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CHDN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CHDN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.56, we must say that CHDN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CHDN has a Altman-Z score (1.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CHDN is 16.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take CHDN, 16.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CHDN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 16.68. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CHDN outperforms 47.76% of its industry peers.
CHDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.49. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CHDN's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.49 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHDN is outperformed by 61.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.49
Debt/FCF 16.68
Altman-Z 1.56
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.78%
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 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that CHDN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CHDN (0.53) is worse than 72.39% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that CHDN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CHDN has a worse Quick ratio (0.52) than 70.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.52
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.71% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.77% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, CHDN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.75% in the last year.
CHDN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.71%
EPS 3Y-3.17%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%-5.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.75%
Revenue growth 3Y19.63%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%8.75%

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 7.36% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CHDN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.24%
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.25%
Revenue Next 2Y5.62%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

CHDN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.00.
CHDN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHDN is cheaper than 78.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.45. CHDN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
CHDN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.02.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHDN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHDN is cheaper than 74.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.90, CHDN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18
Fwd PE 15.02
CHDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

CHDN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
69.40% 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 26.01
EV/EBITDA 13.43
CHDN Per share dataCHDN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CHDN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.25
PEG (5Y)2.66
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CHDN has a yearly dividend return of 0.39%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.60, CHDN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.39, CHDN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.39%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

7.31% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CHDN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CHDN is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP7.31%
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
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 (7/3/2025, 7:11:04 PM)

After market: 105.3 0 (0%)

105.3

+0.35 (+0.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-23 2025-07-23/amc
Inst Owners80.71%
Inst Owner Change-53.63%
Ins Owners5.47%
Ins Owner Change0.57%
Market Cap7.61B
Analysts84.44
Price Target137 (30.1%)
Short Float %3.43%
Short Ratio2.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.39%
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.32%
DP7.31%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.06%
Max EPS beat(2)4.28%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.31%
Max EPS beat(4)4.63%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.16%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.44%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.7%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.96%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.06%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.71%
PT rev (1m)-3.11%
PT rev (3m)-15.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18
Fwd PE 15.02
P/S 2.73
P/FCF 26.01
P/OCF 9.95
P/B 7.1
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.43
EPS(TTM)5.85
EY5.56%
EPS(NY)7.01
Fwd EY6.66%
FCF(TTM)4.05
FCFY3.84%
OCF(TTM)10.58
OCFY10.05%
SpS38.57
BVpS14.84
TBVpS-30.94
PEG (NY)4.25
PEG (5Y)2.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.72%
ROE 39.2%
ROCE 10.85%
ROIC 8.09%
ROICexc 8.31%
ROICexgc 17.42%
OM 25.32%
PM (TTM) 15.08%
GM 34.45%
FCFM 10.5%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.55%
ROICexcg 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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.49
Debt/FCF 16.68
Debt/EBITDA 5.25
Cap/Depr 223.32%
Cap/Sales 16.95%
Interest Coverage 2.35
Cash Conversion 83.39%
Profit Quality 69.6%
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.52
Altman-Z 1.56
F-Score9
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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)14.71%
EPS 3Y-3.17%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%-5.31%
EPS Next Y4.24%
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.75%
Revenue growth 3Y19.63%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%8.75%
Revenue Next Year6.25%
Revenue Next 2Y5.62%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y16.77%
EBIT growth 3Y31.58%
EBIT growth 5Y25.96%
EBIT Next Year65.04%
EBIT Next 3Y21.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y258.77%
FCF growth 3Y-2.53%
FCF growth 5Y12.31%
OCF growth 1Y23.81%
OCF growth 3Y32.06%
OCF growth 5Y21.69%