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Marriott Vacations Worldwide has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.
GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.
A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.95.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.03.
As of today, Marriott Vacations Worldwide's Altman Z-Score is 1.27.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Financial Strength Related Terms
VAC vs RRR, PENN, HGV: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Marriott Vacations Worldwide's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Vacations Worldwide Financial Strength vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marriott Vacations Worldwide's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marriott Vacations Worldwide's Financial Strength falls into.
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:
Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide has a Z-score of 1.27, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 1.27 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.
* 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 Vacations Worldwide (VAC) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Marriott Vacations Worldwide and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Marriott Vacations Worldwide's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Marriott Vacations Worldwide's Financial Strength too high?
Marriott Vacations Worldwide's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Marriott Vacations Worldwide has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marriott Vacations Worldwide's Financial Strength compare to RRR and PENN?
Marriott Vacations Worldwide's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. Historically, Marriott Vacations Worldwide's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Marriott Vacations Worldwide and its competitors. Marriott Vacations Worldwide's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marriott Vacations Worldwide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $100.07, compared to a current price of $120.99 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Marriott Vacations Worldwide's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Vacations Worldwide (VAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marriott Vacations Worldwide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $120.99 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $100.07.
GuruFocus considers Marriott Vacations Worldwide to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VAC:
Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: $100.07 vs. price of $120.99 (20.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp functions in the United States leisure industry. It owns and manages a cluster of resorts and accommodation facilities under trademarks like Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residencies, and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club predominantly in the United States. Some of its properties are also spread across Europe and Asia Pacific. Marriott's majority revenue components include the sale of vacation ownership products such as luxurious vacation packages. In addition, it offers purchase money financing to the end users of its core services. The company operates in two reportable segments: Vacation Ownership and Exchange & Third-Party Management. The majority of revenue is derived from the Vacation Ownership segment.
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