Marriott InternationalMEX:MAR +1.41%79 EBITDA Margin % is 18.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 15.79. GuruFocus rates MEX:MAR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,097.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Travel & Leisure companies, Marriott International ranks better than 55.15% on this metric.
Marriott International (MEX:MAR) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Marriott International EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Marriott International EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marriott International's EBITDA Margin % 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.
MEX:MAR vs HLT, H, HTHT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Marriott International's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marriott International's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marriott International's EBITDA Margin % 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 (MEX:MAR) has a EBITDA Margin % of 18.55% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 15.79. Over the past decade, Marriott International's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.32 to 18.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #379 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Marriott International's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Marriott International's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.55% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 15.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.32 to a high of 18.86. The Travel & Leisure industry median EBITDA Margin % is 15.67. Marriott International's value of 18.55% is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #379 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marriott International has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marriott International's EBITDA Margin % compare to HLT and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #379 out of 845 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Marriott International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 15.67. Marriott International's value of 18.55% is 18.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Marriott International's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.32 to 18.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.79 vs. the industry median of 15.67, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.67, based on 845 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marriott International's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.55% is 18.4% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 15.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marriott International's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.55%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 15.79. 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 (MEX:MAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,097.41, compared to a current price of MXN6,815.00 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 18.55%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 15.79 and 18.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.67. Marriott International's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marriott International (MEX:MAR), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.55% 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 (MEX:MAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marriott International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN6,815.00 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,097.41.
GuruFocus considers Marriott International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MAR:
EBITDA Margin %: 18.55% (17% above median its 10-year median of 15.79)
GF Value™: MXN5,097.41 vs. price of MXN6,815.00 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#379 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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