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Marriott International (NAS:MAR) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Marriott International Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Marriott International Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marriott International's Equity-to-Asset 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.
For the Lodging subindustry, Marriott International's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marriott International's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marriott International's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Marriott International Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Marriott International's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of -0.16 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #812 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Marriott International's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Marriott International's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.16. Based on the distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #812 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marriott International has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marriott International's Equity-to-Asset compare to HLT and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #812 out of 858 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Marriott International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.51, based on 858 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marriott International's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.16. 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 $312.25, compared to a current price of $351.08 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is -0.16. Marriott International's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marriott International (MAR), the current Equity-to-Asset is -0.16 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 $351.08 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $312.25.
GuruFocus considers Marriott International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAR:
Equity-to-Asset: -0.16
GF Value™: $312.25 vs. price of $351.08 (12.4% 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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