Churchill Downs (FRA:CHR) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 39.60% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:CHR Churchill Downs Inc FRA:CHR
82 GF Score
Price €73.50
GF Value €124.12
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What is Churchill Downs 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Churchill Downs FRA:CHR 82 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.60% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CHR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €124.12. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Churchill Downs's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.68.

During the past 12 months, Churchill Downs's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 39.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 22.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Churchill Downs was 78.60% per year. The lowest was -11.70% per year. And the median was 17.15% per year.


Churchill Downs  (FRA:CHR) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


Churchill Downs 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


FRA:CHR vs LNWO, SGHC, RSI: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Churchill Downs's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Churchill Downs's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Churchill Downs's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Churchill Downs 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.60% mean?
Churchill Downs (FRA:CHR) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.60% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Churchill Downs and its competitors.
Is Churchill Downs' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Churchill Downs' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.60%. Overall, Churchill Downs has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Churchill Downs' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LNWO and SGHC?
Churchill Downs' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.60% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Churchill Downs and its competitors. Churchill Downs's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.60%. 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?
Churchill Downs (FRA:CHR) has a current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is €124.12, compared to a current price of €73.50 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.60%. Churchill Downs' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Churchill Downs (FRA:CHR), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.60% as of Jun. 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 (FRA:CHR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Churchill Downs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €73.50 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €124.12.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CHR:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 39.60%
  • GF Value™: €124.12 vs. price of €73.50 (40.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Churchill Downs Business Description

Address 600 North Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 400, Louisville, KY, USA, 40222
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.
82GF Score

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