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Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD)

This page compares Marriott International (MAR) with McDonald's (MCD) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Marriott International (MAR) and McDonald's (MCD) both belong to the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry, though MAR is classified under Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines while MCD falls under Restaurants.

SymbolMARMCD
Company NameMarriott International, Inc.McDonald's Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer ServicesConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & LeisureHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
GICS Sub-IndustryHotels, Resorts & Cruise LinesRestaurants
Market Capitalization94.58 billion USD199.51 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateMarch 23, 1998July 5, 1966
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

MAR
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Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolMARMCD
5-Day Price Return2.56%1.85%
13-Week Price Return1.49%-14.29%
26-Week Price Return23.65%-8.48%
52-Week Price Return31.46%-12.59%
Month-to-Date Return-0.69%-4.36%
Year-to-Date Return15.77%-8.12%
10-Day Avg. Volume1.42M4.65M
3-Month Avg. Volume1.57M3.44M
3-Month Volatility27.52%17.91%
Beta1.120.44

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Marriott International (MAR) at 309.12% and McDonald's (MCD) at 95.13% post Return on Equity (TTM) above their industry benchmark ranges, pointing to unusually strong headline returns on shareholders’ equity.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

309.12%

Max
79.85%
Q3
40.64%
Median
17.21%
Q1
6.20%
Min
-44.47%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

95.13%

Max
79.85%
Q3
40.64%
Median
17.21%
Q1
6.20%
Min
-44.47%
Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

McDonald's (MCD) posts Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 31.61%, above its industry benchmark range, while Marriott International (MAR) at 9.72% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

9.72%

Max
24.36%
Q3
13.35%
Median
7.83%
Q1
2.52%
Min
-13.54%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

31.61%

Max
24.36%
Q3
13.35%
Median
7.83%
Q1
2.52%
Min
-13.54%
Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

McDonald's (MCD) at 46.26% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Marriott International (MAR) at 16.02%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

16.02%

Max
46.26%
Q3
21.61%
Median
13.20%
Q1
4.65%
Min
-14.74%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

46.26%

Max
46.26%
Q3
21.61%
Median
13.20%
Q1
4.65%
Min
-14.74%
Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolMARMCD
Return on Equity (TTM)309.12%95.13%
Return on Assets (TTM)9.35%14.48%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)9.72%31.61%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)16.02%46.26%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)20.01%57.35%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

McDonald's (MCD) at 1.14 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Marriott International (MAR) at 0.46 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for MAR.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

0.46

Max
3.11
Q3
1.74
Median
0.99
Q1
0.70
Min
0.20

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

1.14

Max
3.11
Q3
1.74
Median
0.99
Q1
0.70
Min
0.20
Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Marriott International (MAR) at 76.12 and McDonald's (MCD) at 40.64 sit above their industry benchmark ranges for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), pointing to heavier debt loads relative to equity on both sides.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

76.12

Max
14.58
Q3
6.17
Median
1.37
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

40.64

Max
14.58
Q3
6.17
Median
1.37
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00
Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Both Marriott International (MAR) at 5.49 and McDonald's (MCD) at 9.07 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

5.49

Max
18.81
Q3
9.55
Median
4.02
Q1
1.29
Min
-10.52

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

9.07

Max
18.81
Q3
9.55
Median
4.02
Q1
1.29
Min
-10.52
Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolMARMCD
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.461.14
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.420.87
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)76.1240.64
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)5.499.07

Growth

Revenue Growth

Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolMARMCD
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)6.24%9.42%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)4.69%6.77%
3-Year Revenue CAGR8.02%5.06%
5-Year Revenue CAGR19.89%6.96%

EPS Growth

Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolMARMCD
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)1.42%6.80%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)8.53%6.98%
3-Year EPS CAGR9.52%12.78%
5-Year EPS CAGR--13.64%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

McDonald's (MCD) at 2.57% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Marriott International (MAR) at 0.76%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

0.76%

Max
4.46%
Q3
2.10%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

2.57%

Max
4.46%
Q3
2.10%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Marriott International (MAR) at 27.94% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. McDonald's (MCD) at 59.61% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

27.94%

Max
85.34%
Q3
36.00%
Median
0.25%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

59.61%

Max
85.34%
Q3
36.00%
Median
0.25%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolMARMCD
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.76%2.57%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)27.94%59.61%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

McDonald's (MCD) at 23.19 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Marriott International (MAR) at 36.77 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — MAR carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

36.77

Max
51.18
Q3
32.21
Median
20.10
Q1
15.97
Min
1.24

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

23.19

Max
51.18
Q3
32.21
Median
20.10
Q1
15.97
Min
1.24
Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Marriott International (MAR) at 3.58 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), but McDonald's (MCD) at 7.33 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing revenue multiples relative to peers, with MCD higher.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

3.58

Max
6.57
Q3
3.44
Median
2.06
Q1
0.97
Min
0.16

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

7.33

Max
6.57
Q3
3.44
Median
2.06
Q1
0.97
Min
0.16
Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both Marriott International (MAR) at 366.34 and McDonald's (MCD) at 160.46 sit above their industries’ benchmark ranges for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), pointing to unusually high book-value multiples relative to peers.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

366.34

Max
34.46
Q3
15.70
Median
5.78
Q1
2.24
Min
0.82

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

160.46

Max
34.46
Q3
15.70
Median
5.78
Q1
2.24
Min
0.82
Marriott International (MAR) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolMARMCD
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)36.7723.19
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.587.33
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)366.34160.46
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)33.6528.58