Marriott InternationalFRA:MAQ -0.50%88 Interest Coverage is 4.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 6.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:MAQ with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €256.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Travel & Leisure companies, Marriott International ranks worse than 50.57% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Marriott International's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €924 Mil. Marriott International's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-185 Mil.
Marriott International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.99.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marriott International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MAQ'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 6.24 Max: 9.25
Current: 5.12
FRA:MAQ's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 50.57% of 609
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.31
vs FRA:MAQ: 5.12
Marriott International (FRA:MAQ) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Marriott International Interest Coverage Related Terms
Marriott International Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marriott International's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
FRA:MAQ vs HLT, H, HTHT: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Marriott International's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marriott International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marriott International's Interest Coverage falls into.
Marriott International Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 (FRA:MAQ) has a Interest Coverage of 4.99 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 6.24. Over the past decade, Marriott International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.79 to 9.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #308 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Marriott International's Interest Coverage too high?
Marriott International's current Interest Coverage of 4.99 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 9.25. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. Marriott International's value of 4.99 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #308 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marriott International has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marriott International's Interest Coverage compare to HLT and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #308 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Marriott International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. Marriott International's value of 4.99 is 6% below this benchmark. Historically, Marriott International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.79 to 9.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.24 vs. the industry median of 5.31, Marriott International has consistently been below 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 Interest Coverage for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.31, based on 609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marriott International's current Interest Coverage of 4.99 is 6% below 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marriott International's current Interest Coverage is 4.99, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 6.24. 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 (FRA:MAQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €256.62, compared to a current price of €341.60 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.99, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.24 and 6% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.31. Marriott International's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marriott International (FRA:MAQ), the current Interest Coverage is 4.99 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 (FRA:MAQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marriott International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €341.60 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €256.62.
GuruFocus considers Marriott International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MAQ:
Interest Coverage: 4.99 (20% below median its 10-year median of 6.24)
GF Value™: €256.62 vs. price of €341.60 (33.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6% below the Travel & Leisure median (#308 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MAQ 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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