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CHDN

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Churchill Downs Incorporated · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $6.0B · Avg Vol: $87M/d

37
StockRank
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Q
47
V
31
M
52
P/E (TTM)
15.4x
ROE
35.0%
D/E
4.4x
Dividend %
0.5%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Churchill Downs Incorporated is a premier racing, gaming, and entertainment company, owning and operating the iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack, a portfolio of gaming venues, and the TwinSpires online wagering platform. The company's strong brand recognition, particularly with the Kentucky Derby, and its integrated racing, gaming, and online presence create a robust competitive moat. It is a leading diversified entertainment company with a unique blend of historical racing tradition and modern gaming operations.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.8B2.5B2.7B2.9B17.4%2.9B3.0B3.1B3.5%
EPS5.795.555.735.32-2.8%5.426.016.329.0%
Shares74.8M74.5M73.5M69.6M-7.0%69.7M
Debt4.6B4.8B4.9B5.1B3.7%5.0B
Equity551.5M893.6M1.1B1.0B22.3%
Op CF536.8M605.8M772.7M769.8M12.8%817.8M
Inv CF-3.1B-718.0M-545.2M-471.5M
Fin CF2.4B129.3M-196.6M-262.5M
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PRICE (1Y)-0.7%
82.1484.6887.2289.7692.30Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$86.50
RSI (14)
42.7
52W High
$118.35
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
47
ROIC
12.3%70.5
ROE
35.0%93.4
GP/Assets
13.3%27.0
Op. Margin
21.7%92.7
FCF/Assets
1.7%32.0
Piotroski
653.7
Int. Cover
2.8x27.8
D/E Ratio
4.38x3.6
Current Ratio
0.54x5.1
Value
31
P/E (TTM)
15.4x56.4
EV/EBITDA
11.1x42.4
P/FCF
48.2x17.1
P/B
5.3x12.6
P/S
2.0x26.5
Div Yield
0.5%6.4
Momentum
52
52W High %
73%47.2
RS 6M
-24%43.3
SMA 50/200
0.91x33.4
EPS Rev 4W
+0.2%89.2
EPS Rev 12W
+0.5%72.7
EPS Improve
+34%44.6
Q Growth
8%50.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$6.0B
P/E (Forward)
11.5x
Gross Margin
33.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CHDN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CHDNChurchill Downs Incorporated(you)$6.0B37HOLD
LNW.AXLight & Wonder, Inc.$6.0B48HOLD
DKNGDraftKings Inc.$11.4B25SELL
FLUTFlutter Entertainment plc$17.6B10STRONG SELL
RSIRush Street Interactive, Inc.$7.3B87STRONG BUY
INSEInspired Entertainment, Inc.$177M35HOLD
ACELAccel Entertainment, Inc.$979M78BUY
MRDNMeridian Holdings Inc.$168M45HOLD
IBPInstalled Building Products, Inc.$6.1B44HOLD
PLNTPlanet Fitness, Inc.$4.2B40HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) — Stock Score Summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 37/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (52/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Churchill Downs Incorporated is a premier racing, gaming, and entertainment company, owning and operating the iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack, a portfolio of gaming venues, and the TwinSpires online wagering platform. The company's strong brand recognition, particularly with the Kentucky Derby, and its integrated racing, gaming, and online presence create a robust competitive moat. It is a leading diversified entertainment company with a unique blend of historical racing tradition and modern gaming operations.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$86.50
Market Cap$6.0B
P/E (TTM)15.44
P/E (Forward)11.50
Price/Book5.32
Return on Equity35.0%
Return on Invested Capital12.3%
Debt/Equity4.38x
Gross Margin33.8%
Operating Margin21.7%
Revenue Growth3.1%
Dividend Yield0.5%
Free Cash Flow$125M

Churchill Downs Incorporated operates in the Gambling industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Churchill Downs Incorporated’s (CHDN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) is 37/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (31), and Momentum (52) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Churchill Downs Incorporated have an economic moat?
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Churchill Downs Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 37/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Churchill Downs Incorporated in?
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Gambling industry (United States).