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    Churchill Downs (CHDN) Could Be 41% Undervalued After Its Debt Refinancing

    Simply Wall St·10/06/2026 03:28:41
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    Churchill Downs (CHDN) has just overhauled its borrowing profile. The company extended key credit facilities to 2031 and closed a new $500 million Term Loan B due 2033 to refinance nearer term obligations.

    The refinancing arrives after a tough run for Churchill Downs shareholders. The share price is US$77.57, with the stock up over the past week but down about 11% over 30 days and lower again on a year to date basis. The 1 year total shareholder return has also declined. Recent debt moves now sit against a backdrop where short term momentum is soft and investors appear to be reassessing both growth prospects and balance sheet risk.

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    Churchill Downs runs a sizeable racing and gaming platform, and now has a smoother debt schedule after the 2033 loan. The real tension for investors is whether that solid footing is already fully in the price.

    Most Popular Narrative: 41% Undervalued

    On Simply Wall St's most followed narrative, Churchill Downs screens as materially below an estimated fair value of $130.83 against the last close at $77.57, which puts a lot of weight on how management redeploys capital after this refinancing.

    Strategic review and potential sale of nine regional gaming properties is expected to recycle capital into higher return projects at Churchill Downs Racetrack, core HRM assets, and share repurchases, which could reshape the revenue mix toward businesses that have historically supported stronger EBITDA margins and free cash flow generation.

    See why 7 investors see Churchill Downs as 41% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $130.83 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, the Churchill Downs story can break if regional asset sales underwhelm, or if muted recent growth and lower free cash flow margins persist longer than analysts expect.

    Find out about the key risks to this Churchill Downs narrative.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.