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Marriott International (NAS:MAR) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Marriott International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Marriott International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marriott International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
MAR vs HLT, H, HTHT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Marriott International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marriott International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marriott International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.96% mean?
Marriott International (MAR) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.96% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors.
Is Marriott International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Marriott International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.96%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to HLT and H?
Marriott International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.96% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. Marriott International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.96%. 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 $367.81 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.96%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marriott International (MAR), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.96% 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 $367.81 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $302.08.
GuruFocus considers Marriott International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAR:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.96%
GF Value™: $302.08 vs. price of $367.81 (21.8% 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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