Marriott International (FRA:MAQ) Beneish M-Score: -2.58 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FRA:MAQ Marriott International Inc FRA:MAQ
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GF Value €256.62
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What is Marriott International Beneish M-Score?

Marriott International FRA:MAQ -0.50% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jun. 24, 2026. 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 823 Travel & Leisure companies, Marriott International ranks worse than 55.04% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Marriott International's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MAQ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.71
Current: -2.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Marriott International was -1.71. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.42.


Marriott International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marriott International's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

Marriott International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.40 -2.21 -2.42 -2.53 -2.54

Marriott International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.44 -2.40 -2.41 -2.54 -2.58

FRA:MAQ vs HLT, H, HTHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Marriott International's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marriott International's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Marriott International's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Marriott International Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Marriott International for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.0275+0.528 * 0.9804+0.404 * 0.9962+0.892 * 0.97+0.115 * 0.9069
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9069+4.679 * -0.030368-0.327 * 1.0201
=-2.64

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €2,673 Mil.
Revenue was 5755.71 + 5713.26 + 5528.628 + 5847.048 = €22,845 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1159.965 + 863.394 + 1213.248 + 1336.914 = €4,574 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3,386 Mil.
Total Assets was €24,096 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,510 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €537 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €726 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €7,366 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €14,010 Mil.
Net Income was 560.52 + 380.03 + 620.256 + 661.521 = €2,222 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -5.19 + -21.35 + 40.896 + 0.867 = €15 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 742.17 + 707.966 + 931.236 + 557.481 = €2,939 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,682 Mil.
Revenue was 5793.275 + 6139.695 + 5635.755 + 5981.831 = €23,551 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1118.325 + 964.55 + 1147.874 + 1391.642 = €4,622 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3,465 Mil.
Total Assets was €24,652 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,497 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €475 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €825 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €7,663 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €13,775 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(2672.85 / 22844.646) / (2681.575 / 23550.556)
=0.117001 / 0.113865
=1.0275

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(4622.391 / 23550.556) / (4573.521 / 22844.646)
=0.196275 / 0.200201
=0.9804

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (3385.61 + 2510.23) / 24096.305) / (1 - (3465.05 + 2496.575) / 24652.175)
=0.755322 / 0.75817
=0.9962

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=22844.646 / 23550.556
=0.97

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(475.014 / (475.014 + 2496.575)) / (537.105 / (537.105 + 2510.23))
=0.159852 / 0.176254
=0.9069

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(725.902 / 22844.646) / (825.193 / 23550.556)
=0.031776 / 0.035039
=0.9069

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((14009.54 + 7366.34) / 24096.305) / ((13775.1 + 7662.7) / 24652.175)
=0.887102 / 0.869611
=1.0201

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(2222.327 - 15.223 - 2938.853) / 24096.305
=-0.030368

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Marriott International has a M-score of -2.64 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 mean?
Marriott International (FRA:MAQ) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #453 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Marriott International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Marriott International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #453 out of 823 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 Beneish M-Score compare to HLT and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Marriott International ranks #453 out of 823 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Marriott International in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Marriott International and its competitors. Marriott International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. 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 Beneish M-Score is -2.58. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marriott International (FRA:MAQ), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jun. 24, 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:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.58
  • GF Value™: €256.62 vs. price of €341.60 (33.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs

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 International Business Description

Address 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
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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