Churchill Downs (FRA:CHR) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.40% (As of Jun. 2026) — 45% Below Median

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FRA:CHR Churchill Downs Inc FRA:CHR
84 GF Score
Price €73.50
GF Value €124.12
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What is Churchill Downs 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Churchill Downs FRA:CHR 84 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 17.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:CHR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €124.12. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Travel & Leisure companies, Churchill Downs ranks better than 51.25% on this metric.

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) 3-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.


Churchill Downs 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


FRA:CHR vs LNWO, SGHC, RSI: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Churchill Downs's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Churchill Downs's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Churchill Downs's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Churchill Downs 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.40% mean?
Churchill Downs (FRA:CHR) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Churchill Downs and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 17.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Churchill Downs ranks #311 out of 638 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Churchill Downs' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Churchill Downs' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.40% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 17.15. The Travel & Leisure industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. Churchill Downs' value of 9.40% is 6.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Churchill Downs ranks #311 out of 638 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Churchill Downs has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Churchill Downs' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LNWO and SGHC?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Churchill Downs ranks #311 out of 638 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Churchill Downs in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. Churchill Downs' value of 9.40% is 6.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.15 vs. the industry median of 8.80, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.80, based on 638 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Churchill Downs's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.40% is 6.8% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Churchill Downs and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Churchill Downs's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.40%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 17.15. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.40%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.40%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 17.15 and 6.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.80. Churchill Downs' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Churchill Downs (FRA:CHR), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.40% 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:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.40% (45% below median its 10-year median of 17.15)
  • GF Value™: €124.12 vs. price of €73.50 (40.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#311 of 638)

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.
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