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Marriott International's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-15.46.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Marriott International was 11.30% per year. The lowest was -50.20% per year. And the median was -6.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Marriott International was 390.00. The lowest was 4.49. And the median was 31.31.
Marriott International (NAS:MAR) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Marriott International Book Value per Share Related Terms
Marriott International Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marriott International's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MAR vs HLT, H, HTHT: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Marriott International's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Marriott International PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marriott International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marriott International's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Marriott International (MAR) has a Book Value per Share of $-15.46 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors.
Is Marriott International's Book Value per Share too high?
Marriott International's current Book Value per Share is $-15.46. 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 Book Value per Share compare to HLT and H?
Marriott International's Book Value per Share of $-15.46 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 Book Value per Share for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. Marriott International's current Book Value per Share is $-15.46. 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 $366.42 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $-15.46. 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 Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marriott International (MAR), the current Book Value per Share is $-15.46 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 $366.42 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $302.08.
GuruFocus considers Marriott International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAR:
Book Value per Share: $-15.46
GF Value™: $302.08 vs. price of $366.42 (21.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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