Marriott International

Valuation Analysis

About the Company

Marriott International, Inc. engages in the operation, franchise, and licensing of hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties in the U.S. & Canada, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Greater China, and Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates properties under JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, St. Regis, EDITION, Bvlgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Le Méridien, Delta Hotels by Marriott, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Alof

Marriott International Stock at a Glance

Marriott International (MAR) is currently trading at $402.54 with a market capitalization of $106.1B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 42.19x, with a forward P/E of 30.77x. The 52-week range spans from $253.76 to $403.25; the current price is 0.2% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +12.6%. The net profit margin stands at 35.97%.

💰 Dividend

Marriott International pays an annual dividend of $2.92 per share, representing a yield of 0.73%. The payout ratio stands at 28.06%.

📊 Analyst Rating

24 analysts rate Marriott International (MAR) on consensus: Buy. The average price target is $377.67, implying -6.18% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $272.00 to $446.00.

Marriott International: The Investment Case in Detail

Marriott International (MAR) operates in the Consumer Cyclical — specifically Lodging — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

The Bull Case

Revenue is growing at a healthy 12.6% pace year-over-year, suggesting the business model continues to find new customers and pricing power. With a gross margin near 79.04%, the company sits in the top tier of its industry — these are the kinds of structural margins that protect earnings during downturns. Free cash flow is positive and net margins stand at 35.97%, meaning reported earnings translate into real cash that can fund buybacks, dividends or strategic acquisitions.

The Bear Case

Our valuation screen flags the stock as overvalued — current multiples imply the business needs to deliver well above its recent trajectory to justify the price.

Valuation in Context

The EV/EBITDA multiple of 26x reflects rich expectations — historically, multiples at this level have proven hard to maintain for more than a few quarters.

What to Watch Next

• The forward P/E of 30.77x is meaningfully below the trailing 42.19x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.
• The share is trading at 99.5% of its 52-week range — a break above the recent high opens technical upside, a failure here often invites profit-taking.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Technical Snapshot

Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).

Risk Profile

The data points to market-like volatility.

Trading Data

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