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CHURCHILL DOWNS INC (CHDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CHDN - US1714841087 - Common Stock

107.69 USD
+1.5 (+1.41%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 4:18:37 PM
107.69 USD
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After Hours: 11/25/2025, 4:18:37 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CHDN. CHDN was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. CHDN has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CHDN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.37%, CHDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 38.69%, CHDN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.12% of the companies in the same industry.
CHDN has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.04%. This is in the better half 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 10.41%.
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 82.58% 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 90.15% of its industry peers.
CHDN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CHDN's Gross Margin of 34.10% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHDN is outperformed by 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CHDN is creating some value.
CHDN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CHDN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CHDN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 1.54, we must say that CHDN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CHDN has a Altman-Z score (1.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 (19.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CHDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.87. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CHDN's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.87 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CHDN outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.87
Debt/FCF 19.26
Altman-Z 1.54
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC7.8%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that CHDN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CHDN has a Current ratio of 0.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: CHDN underperforms 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.56, CHDN is not doing good in the industry: 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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%.
CHDN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.77% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CHDN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.97% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 15.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

CHDN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.19% yearly.
CHDN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5Y12.19%
Revenue Next Year6.64%
Revenue Next 2Y5.15%
Revenue Next 3Y4.5%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 2028 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 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.43 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CHDN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CHDN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHDN is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. CHDN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.32 indicates a correct valuation of CHDN.
CHDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHDN is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
CHDN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.43
Fwd PE 16.32
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CHDN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHDN is cheaper than 60.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.33
EV/EBITDA 12.95
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CHDN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.3
PEG (5Y)2.58
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.42%, CHDN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CHDN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.40.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CHDN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.42%

5.2 History

The dividend of CHDN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.32%!
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.
CHDN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 (11/25/2025, 4:18:37 PM)

After market: 107.69 0 (0%)

107.69

+1.5 (+1.41%)

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-3.2%
Ins Owners5.63%
Ins Owner Change1.81%
Market Cap7.51B
Revenue(TTM)2.88B
Net Income(TTM)400.40M
Analysts84.44
Price Target139.32 (29.37%)
Short Float %3.39%
Short Ratio3.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.42%
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)-0.77%
PT rev (3m)-0.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.43
Fwd PE 16.32
P/S 2.6
P/FCF 28.33
P/OCF 9.34
P/B 7.26
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.95
EPS(TTM)6.18
EY5.74%
EPS(NY)6.6
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)3.8
FCFY3.53%
OCF(TTM)11.54
OCFY10.71%
SpS41.36
BVpS14.84
TBVpS-34.18
PEG (NY)3.3
PEG (5Y)2.58
Graham Number45.43
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 1.54
F-Score6
WACC7.8%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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 5Y12.19%
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 5Y3.77%
EBIT growth 1Y4.18%
EBIT growth 3Y31.58%
EBIT growth 5Y25.96%
EBIT Next Year65.59%
EBIT Next 3Y22.03%
EBIT Next 5Y15.86%
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 4 / 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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 7.67%.