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CHDN

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Churchill Downs Incorporated · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $6.3B · Avg Vol: $89M/d

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StockRank
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Q
46
V
33
M
42
P/E (TTM)
14.8x
ROE
33.8%
D/E
3.5x
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%3.0B3.0B3.1B3.2%
EPS5.795.555.735.32-2.8%5.896.016.439.9%
Shares74.8M74.5M73.5M69.6M-7.0%69.7M
Debt4.6B4.8B4.9B5.1B3.7%4.9B
Equity551.5M893.6M1.1B1.0B22.3%
Op CF536.8M605.8M772.7M769.8M12.8%794.8M
Inv CF-3.1B-718.0M-545.2M-471.5M
Fin CF2.4B129.3M-196.6M-262.5M
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PRICE (1Y)-5.0%
82.6985.4588.2090.9593.71Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$84.13
RSI (14)
35.1
52W High
$118.35
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
46
ROIC
12.3%67.2
ROE
33.8%94.0
GP/Assets
13.7%24.7
Op. Margin
36.5%98.5
FCF/Assets
1.7%32.7
Piotroski
654.2
Int. Cover
2.8x28.5
D/E Ratio
3.49x4.1
Current Ratio
0.36x2.0
Value
33
P/E (TTM)
14.8x59.5
EV/EBITDA
10.9x46.3
P/FCF
50.1x17.7
P/B
4.5x18.0
P/S
2.0x26.9
Div Yield
0.5%9.7
Momentum
42
52W High %
71%41.9
RS 6M
-13%51.9
SMA 50/200
0.93x33.0
EPS Rev 4W
-3.8%11.1
EPS Rev 12W
+1.9%64.1
EPS Improve
+26%40.5
Q Growth
11%48.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$6.3B
P/E (Forward)
11.8x
Gross Margin
34.2%

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)$6.3B31Sell
DKNGDraftKings Inc.$12.5B15Strong Sell
RSIRush Street Interactive, Inc.$6.5B64Hold
LNW.AXLight & Wonder, Inc.$7.0B63Hold
FLUTFlutter Entertainment plc$17.7B9Strong Sell
INSEInspired Entertainment, Inc.$158M18Strong Sell
ACELAccel Entertainment, Inc.$964M89Strong Buy
MRDNMeridian Holdings Inc.$176M55Hold
ROLRHigh Roller Technologies, Inc.$66M21Sell
ANDGAndersen Group Inc.$6.3B37Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.7%

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN): Stock Score Summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 31/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (42/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

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$84.13
Market Cap$6.3B
P/E (TTM)14.78
P/E (Forward)11.76
Price/Book4.55
Return on Equity33.8%
Return on Invested Capital12.3%
Debt/Equity3.49x
Gross Margin34.2%
Operating Margin36.5%
Revenue Growth4.9%
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 31/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (33), and Momentum (42) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Churchill Downs Incorporated have an economic moat?
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. 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 Sell, based on a StockRank of 31/100. 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).