MAR (Marriott International) Beginning Cash Position: $371 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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MAR Marriott International Inc MAR
89 GF Score
Price $366.93
GF Value $302.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Marriott International Beginning Cash Position?

Marriott International MAR 89 Beginning Cash Position is $371 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MAR with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $302.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Marriott International's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $371 Mil.

Marriott International's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 ($692 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($694 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($694 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($371 Mil).

Marriott International's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 ($525 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($366 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($366 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($425 Mil).

Marriott International Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Marriott International Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Marriott International Beginning Cash Position Chart

Marriott International Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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Marriott International Quarterly Data
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Marriott International Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $371 Mil mean?
Marriott International (MAR) has a Beginning Cash Position of $371 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors.
Is Marriott International's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Marriott International's current Beginning Cash Position is $371 Mil. Overall, Marriott International has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marriott International's Beginning Cash Position compare to HLT and H?
Marriott International's Beginning Cash Position of $371 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. Marriott International's current Beginning Cash Position is $371 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marriott International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marriott International (MAR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $302.08, compared to a current price of $366.93 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $371 Mil. Marriott International's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marriott International (MAR), the current Beginning Cash Position is $371 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Marriott International (MAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marriott International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $366.93 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $302.08. GuruFocus considers Marriott International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAR:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $371 Mil
  • GF Value™: $302.08 vs. price of $366.93 (21.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs

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Marriott International Business Description

Address 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
Marriott operates 1.8 million rooms across roughly 30 brands. At the end of 2025, luxury represented roughly 10% of total rooms, premium was 42%, select service was 46%, and midscale was 2%. Marriott, Courtyard, and Sheraton are the largest brands, while Autograph, Tribute, Moxy, Aloft, and Element are newer lifestyle brands. Managed and franchised represented 99% of total rooms as of Dec. 31, 2025. North America makes up 61% of total rooms. Managed, franchise, and incentive fees represent the vast majority of revenue and profitability for the company.
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