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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ MAR
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ (MAR) earns a Piotroski F-score of 7/9 (strong financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. It pays a dividend yielding 0.72% (safety: safe). FY2025 revenue was $26.2B at a 9.9% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | CICC | Outperform (init) |
| 2026-08-05 | Macquarie | Neutral (main) |
| 2026-08-04 | Mizuho | Neutral (main) |
| 2026-08-04 | Wells Fargo | Overweight (main) |
| 2026-08-04 | BMO Capital | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-08-04 | Barclays | Equal-Weight (main) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
Forward estimates · earnings calendar →
Consensus analyst estimates and scheduled dates — forward-looking, may change.
Smart money · insiders, last 12 months
Open-market insider purchases minus sells (SEC Form 4) — real buying with their own money is a bullish “smart money” signal; grants and option exercises are excluded.
How it ranks in Services · percentile among 982 companies
Percentile vs other Services companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 7/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · grey zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | -0.175 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.669 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.15 |
| Equity / liabilities | -0.12 |
Sector peers · similar-size Services companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR | MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ | 7/9 | 1.92 | 38.3 | +4.3% |
| HTHT | H World Group Ltd | 6/9 | 0.98 | — | +5.9% |
| MGM | MGM Resorts International | 6/9 | 0.55 | 61.1 | +1.7% |
| LVS | LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP | 7/9 | 1.8 | 19.2 | +15.2% |
| HLT | Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | 5/9 | -0.06 | 52 | +7.7% |
| ATAT | Atour Lifestyle Holdings Ltd | 6/9 | 5.74 | — | +35.1% |
| WYNN | WYNN RESORTS LTD | 5/9 | 0.66 | 32.9 | +0.1% |
About MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/
Marriott International, Inc. engages in the operation, franchising, and licensing of hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Greater China, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company operates properties under the 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, Aloft Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Element Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, citizenM, City Express by Marriott, and Four Points Flex by Sheraton brands. It also operates residences, timeshares, and yachts. The company was formerly known as New Marriott MI, Inc. and changed its name to Marriott International, Inc. in May 1998. Marriott International, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
FAQ
Is MAR financially healthy?
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/'s Piotroski F-score is 7/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the grey zone.
Does MAR pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ pays a dividend yielding about 0.72% with a 27.6% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is MAR?
In FY2025, MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ had a net margin of 9.9%.
Is MAR overvalued or undervalued?
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ trades at about 37.3× trailing earnings — above its 10-year norm (10-year range 19.5×–48.2×, median 33.2×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
What is the analyst price target for MAR?
The average Wall-Street price target for MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ is $380.12, about 7.2% above the recent price, from 24 analysts (consensus: buy).
Is MAR a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/: a Piotroski F-score of 7/9, an Altman Z″ in the grey zone, a P/E of about 38.3×, a dividend yield of 0.72%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.