Marriott International (STU:MAQ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 186.89 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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STU:MAQ Marriott International Inc STU:MAQ
87 GF Score
Price €312.10
GF Value €267.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Marriott International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Marriott International STU:MAQ +4.42% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 186.89 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 227.20. GuruFocus rates STU:MAQ with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €267.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 644 Travel & Leisure companies, Marriott International ranks worse than 99.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Marriott International's current share price is €312.10. Marriott International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.67. Marriott International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 186.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Marriott International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:MAQ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 164.68   Med: 227.2   Max: 5398
Current: 189.36

During the past years, Marriott International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5398.00. The lowest was 164.68. And the median was 227.20.

STU:MAQ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.84% of 644 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.215 vs STU:MAQ: 189.36

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Marriott International's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-15.003. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €1.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Marriott International  (STU:MAQ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Marriott International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Marriott International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marriott International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Marriott International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Marriott International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Marriott International Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 197.32 164.80 182.29 177.00 194.23

STU:MAQ vs HLT, H, HTHT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Marriott International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marriott International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Marriott International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Marriott International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Marriott International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=312.10/1.67
=186.89

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Marriott International's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-15.003/333.9520*333.9520
=-15.003

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Marriott International Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 13.327 241.428 18.434
201612 13.183 241.432 18.235
201703 12.683 243.801 17.373
201706 11.663 244.955 15.900
201709 10.332 246.819 13.979
201712 8.446 246.524 11.441
201803 8.151 249.554 10.908
201806 6.974 251.989 9.242
201809 5.838 252.439 7.723
201812 5.766 251.233 7.664
201903 4.246 254.202 5.578
201906 3.319 256.143 4.327
201909 2.328 256.759 3.028
201912 1.952 256.974 2.537
202003 -0.056 258.115 -0.072
202006 -0.216 257.797 -0.280
202009 0.600 260.280 0.770
202012 1.090 260.474 1.397
202103 0.604 264.877 0.762
202106 2.029 271.696 2.494
202109 2.396 274.310 2.917
202112 3.835 278.802 4.594
202203 4.916 287.504 5.710
202206 5.152 296.311 5.806
202209 3.362 296.808 3.783
202212 1.726 296.797 1.942
202303 0.429 301.836 0.475
202306 -0.690 305.109 -0.755
202309 -2.098 307.789 -2.276
202312 -2.153 306.746 -2.344
202403 -5.180 312.332 -5.539
202406 -6.867 314.175 -7.299
202409 -7.830 315.301 -8.293
202412 -10.328 315.605 -10.928
202503 -10.642 319.799 -11.113
202506 -9.444 322.561 -9.778
202509 -9.864 324.800 -10.142
202512 -12.113 324.054 -12.483
202603 -13.372 330.213 -13.523
202606 -15.003 333.952 -15.003

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 186.89 mean?
Marriott International (STU:MAQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 186.89 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 227.20. Over the past decade, Marriott International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 164.68 to 5,398.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #643 out of 644 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Marriott International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Marriott International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 186.89 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 227.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 164.68 to a high of 5,398.00. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Marriott International's value of 186.89 is 15281.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #643 out of 644 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marriott International has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marriott International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HLT and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #643 out of 644 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Marriott International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Marriott International's value of 186.89 is 15281.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Marriott International's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 164.68 to 5,398.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 227.20 vs. the industry median of 1.22, Marriott International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.22, based on 644 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marriott International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 186.89 is 15281.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marriott International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 186.89, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 227.20. 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 (STU:MAQ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €267.51, compared to a current price of €312.10 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 186.89, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 227.20 and 15281.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.22. Marriott International's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marriott International (STU:MAQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 186.89 as of Aug. 06, 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 (STU:MAQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marriott International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €312.10 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €267.51. GuruFocus considers Marriott International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MAQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 186.89 (18% below median its 10-year median of 227.20)
  • GF Value™: €267.51 vs. price of €312.10 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15281.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#643 of 644)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MAQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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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