Churchill Downs (STU:CHR) Tax Rate %: 26.55% (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:CHR Churchill Downs Inc STU:CHR
80 GF Score
Price €73.00
GF Value €135.65
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Churchill Downs Tax Rate %?

Churchill Downs STU:CHR -0.68% 80 Tax Rate % is 26.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CHR with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €135.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Churchill Downs's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €26 Mil. Churchill Downs's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €98 Mil. Therefore, Churchill Downs's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.55%.

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Churchill Downs Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Churchill Downs's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Churchill Downs Tax Rate % Chart

Churchill Downs Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Churchill Downs Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Churchill Downs Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Churchill Downs's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=125.453/454.67
=27.59 %

Churchill Downs's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=25.95/97.745
=26.55 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 26.55% mean?
Churchill Downs (STU:CHR) has a Tax Rate % of 26.55% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Churchill Downs' Tax Rate % too high?
Churchill Downs' current Tax Rate % is 26.55%. Overall, Churchill Downs has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Churchill Downs' Tax Rate % compare to LNWO and SGHC?
Churchill Downs' Tax Rate % of 26.55% 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 Tax Rate % for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Churchill Downs's current Tax Rate % is 26.55%. 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 (STU:CHR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €135.65, compared to a current price of €73.00 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 26.55%. Churchill Downs' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Churchill Downs (STU:CHR), the current Tax Rate % is 26.55% 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 (STU:CHR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Churchill Downs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €73.00 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €135.65. GuruFocus considers Churchill Downs to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:CHR:

  • Tax Rate %: 26.55%
  • GF Value™: €135.65 vs. price of €73.00 (46.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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