Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 425,800 411,700 408,300 342,000 417,300 360,700 356,700 553,000 439,400 481,700 486,100 255,100 249,100 222,900 204,700 -22,400 -81,900 -95,000 -123,400 102,500
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,083,600 1,097,000 1,030,900 826,900 893,600 888,700 853,800 704,200 551,500 612,700 602,900 317,800 306,800 338,800 317,400 202,200 367,100 372,200 320,100 433,000
ROE 39.29% 37.53% 39.61% 41.36% 46.70% 40.59% 41.78% 78.53% 79.67% 78.62% 80.63% 80.27% 81.19% 65.79% 64.49% -11.08% -22.31% -25.52% -38.55% 23.67%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $425,800K ÷ $1,083,600K
= 39.29%

The return on equity (ROE) for Churchill Downs Incorporated has shown significant fluctuations over the past few years.

From March 31, 2020, through December 31, 2021, the ROE figures were negative and ranged from -38.55% to 81.19%. This indicates that during this period, the company's net income did not generate considerable returns for shareholders relative to the equity invested.

However, starting from March 31, 2022, the ROE showed a positive trend, consistently staying above 78% until December 31, 2024. This improvement suggests that the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity have strengthened over these later periods.

The sudden increase in ROE from June 30, 2021, to December 31, 2021, followed by a steady high level until the end of 2024, indicates that Churchill Downs Incorporated experienced a significant boost in profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders during this time frame.

Overall, the positive trends in ROE from 2022 onwards reflect improved performance in utilizing equity to generate profits for the company and its shareholders.