Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 417,300 439,400 249,100 -81,900 137,500
Total assets US$ in thousands 6,955,500 6,206,800 2,981,600 2,981,600 2,551,000
ROA 6.00% 7.08% 8.35% -2.75% 5.39%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $417,300K ÷ $6,955,500K
= 6.00%

Churchill Downs, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past five years, indicating varying levels of efficiency in generating profits from its assets. The ROA stood at 6.00% in 2023, down from 7.08% in 2022, and further lower compared to 8.35% in 2021. The negative ROA of -3.05% in 2020 reflects a period where the company was not effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits. However, there was a recovery in 2019 with an ROA of 5.39%.

Overall, Churchill Downs, Inc. experienced a recent decline in ROA, suggesting a potential decrease in profitability relative to its asset base. This trend should be closely monitored to assess the company's operational efficiency and effectiveness in utilizing its assets to generate returns.