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Marriott InternationalMAR -0.93%87 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 13.95. GuruFocus rates MAR with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $311.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 642 Travel & Leisure companies, Marriott International ranks better than 57.94% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Marriott International's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 56.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Marriott International was 117.60% per year. The lowest was -46.80% per year. And the median was 13.95% per year.
Marriott International (NAS:MAR) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Marriott International 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MAR vs HLT, H, HTHT: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Marriott International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marriott International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marriott International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Marriott International 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.40% mean?
Marriott International (MAR) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Marriott International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #270 out of 642 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Marriott International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Marriott International's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.40% is near median its 10-year median of 13.95. The Travel & Leisure industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.65. Marriott International's value of 13.40% is 54.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #270 out of 642 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to HLT and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #270 out of 642 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Marriott International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.65. Marriott International's value of 13.40% is 54.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.95 vs. the industry median of 8.65, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.65, based on 642 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marriott International's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.40% is 54.9% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Marriott International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marriott International's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.95. 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 $311.44, compared to a current price of $356.60 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.95 and 54.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.65. Marriott International's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marriott International (MAR), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.40% as of Jun. 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 $356.60 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $311.44.
GuruFocus considers Marriott International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAR:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 13.40% (near median its 10-year median of 13.95)
GF Value™: $311.44 vs. price of $356.60 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#270 of 642)
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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