Churchill DownsXTER:CHR -0.66%62 Buyback Yield % is 5.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 156% above its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates XTER:CHR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €137.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Travel & Leisure companies, Churchill Downs ranks better than 86.79% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Churchill Downs's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Gambling subindustry, Churchill Downs's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Churchill Downs Buyback Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Churchill Downs's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Churchill Downs's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Churchill Downs (XTER:CHR) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Churchill Downs and its competitors. This is 156% above median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Churchill Downs' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.37 to 20.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Churchill Downs ranks #35 out of 265 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Churchill Downs' Buyback Yield % too high?
Churchill Downs' current Buyback Yield % of 5.66 is 156% above median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 20.84. The Travel & Leisure industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Churchill Downs' value of 5.66 is 6188.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Churchill Downs ranks #35 out of 265 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Churchill Downs has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Churchill Downs' Buyback Yield % compare to ?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Churchill Downs ranks #35 out of 265 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Churchill Downs in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Churchill Downs' value of 5.66 is 6188.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Churchill Downs' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.37 to 20.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 0.09, Churchill Downs has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.09, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Churchill Downs's current Buyback Yield % of 5.66 is 6188.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Churchill Downs and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Churchill Downs's current Buyback Yield % is 5.66, which is 156% above median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Churchill Downs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Churchill Downs (XTER:CHR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €137.17, compared to a current price of €75.50 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.66, which is 156% above median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 6188.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.09. Churchill Downs' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Churchill Downs (XTER:CHR), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Churchill Downs (XTER:CHR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Churchill Downs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €75.50 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of €137.17.
GuruFocus considers Churchill Downs to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XTER:CHR:
Buyback Yield %: 5.66 (156% above median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: €137.17 vs. price of €75.50 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6188.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#35 of 265)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:CHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Churchill Downs Inc is a gaming entertainment, online wagering, and racing company. It operates through three business segments: Live and Historical Racing, Wagering Services, and Gaming. The Live and Historical Racing segment includes live and historical pari-mutuel racing. The Wagering Services segment includes the revenue and expenses from pari-mutuel wagers through TwinSpires, companies retail and online sports betting business and Gaming segment includes revenue and expenses for the casino properties and associated racetracks that support the casino license. The Gaming segment generates revenue and expenses from slot machines, video lottery terminals, video poker, HRMs, ancillary food and beverage services, hotel services, commission on pari-mutuel wagering, and racing events.
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