Churchill Downs (XTER:CHR) Interest Expense: €-256 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XTER:CHR Churchill Downs Inc XTER:CHR
62 GF Score
Price €75.50
GF Value €137.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Churchill Downs Interest Expense?

Churchill Downs XTER:CHR -0.66% 62 Interest Expense is €-256 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Churchill Downs's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -62 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-256 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Churchill Downs's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 125 Mil. Churchill Downs's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -62 Mil. Churchill Downs's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.00. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Churchill Downs  (XTER:CHR) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Churchill Downs's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-62 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €125 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,208 Mil.

Churchill Downs's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*124.56/-62.28
=2.00

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.


Churchill Downs Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Churchill Downs's Interest Expense 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.

Churchill Downs Interest Expense Chart

Churchill Downs Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Churchill Downs Quarterly Data
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Churchill Downs Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-256 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-256 Mil mean?
Churchill Downs (XTER:CHR) has a Interest Expense of €-256 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Churchill Downs and its competitors.
Is Churchill Downs' Interest Expense too high?
Churchill Downs' current Interest Expense is €-256 Mil. 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' Interest Expense compare to ?
Churchill Downs' Interest Expense of €-256 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Churchill Downs and its competitors. Churchill Downs's current Interest Expense is €-256 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is €-256 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Churchill Downs (XTER:CHR), the current Interest Expense is €-256 Mil as of Mar. 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:

  • Interest Expense: €-256 Mil
  • GF Value™: €137.17 vs. price of €75.50 (45% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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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