MAR vs. QSR: Marriott vs. Restaurant Brands Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR) both belong to the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry, though MAR is classified under Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines while QSR falls under Restaurants.

Company profile comparison for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR)
Profile Item	MAR	QSR
Name	Marriott International, Inc. Class A Common Stock	Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Discretionary	Consumer Discretionary
GICS Industry Group	Consumer Services	Consumer Services
GICS Industry	Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure	Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
GICS Sub-Industry	Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines	Restaurants
Market Capitalization	107.24 billion USD	35.56 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	NYSE
Listing Date	March 23, 1998	December 11, 2014
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

MAR

QSR

GSPC

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR)
Metric	MAR	QSR
Total Return (1Y)	45.32%	19.01%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	30.45%	7.95%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	21.58%	9.80%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

MAR

QSR

GSPC

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR)
Metric	MAR	QSR
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	26.94%	24.79%
Beta (5Y)	1.12	0.54
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-30.50%	-24.53%
Avg. Volume (3M)	1.51M	2.91M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

MAR and QSR are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR)
Metric	MAR	QSR
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.52	0.59
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	2.46	0.89

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Capital efficiency shows on one side only: Restaurant Brands (QSR) earns 39.05% on shareholders’ equity, ranked against its industry; Marriott (MAR) has no ROE this period.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

Max: 76.75%
Q3: 34.07%
Median: 15.90%
Q1: 3.23%
Min: -40.61%
MAR: --

QSR

Consumer Services industry group

39.05%

Max: 76.75%
QSR: 39.05%
Q3: 34.07%
Median: 15.90%
Q1: 3.23%
Min: -40.61%

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): MAR does not report ROE, so it has no value marker; QSR is benchmarked against the Consumer Services industry group.

Net Margin (TTM)

Marriott (MAR) at 35.00% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and Restaurant Brands (QSR) at 15.35% also retains a top-quartile share.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

35.00%

MAR: 35.00%
Max: 25.52%
Q3: 12.95%
Median: 6.63%
Q1: 1.46%
Min: -14.36%

QSR

Consumer Services industry group

15.35%

Max: 25.52%
QSR: 15.35%
Q3: 12.95%
Median: 6.63%
Q1: 1.46%
Min: -14.36%

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): A comparison of their net margin against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Marriott (MAR) at 66.18% shows unusually strong operating efficiency — above its industry’s operating margin range — and Restaurant Brands (QSR) at 27.92% also operates in the top quartile.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

66.18%

MAR: 66.18%
Max: 49.05%
Q3: 24.35%
Median: 14.23%
Q1: 5.67%
Min: -16.47%

QSR

Consumer Services industry group

27.92%

Max: 49.05%
QSR: 27.92%
Q3: 24.35%
Median: 14.23%
Q1: 5.67%
Min: -16.47%

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): A comparison of their operating margin against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR)
Metric	MAR	QSR
ROE (TTM)	--	39.05%
ROA (TTM)	9.94%	6.48%
Net Margin (TTM)	35.00%	15.35%
Operating Margin (TTM)	66.18%	27.92%
Gross Margin (TTM)	78.83%	34.33%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Marriott (MAR) at 4.33% and Restaurant Brands (QSR) at 12.23% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Marriott (MAR) at 14.17% and Restaurant Brands (QSR) at -26.10% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR)
Metric	MAR	QSR
Revenue Growth (YoY)	4.33%	12.23%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	8.02%	13.19%
EPS Growth (YoY)	14.17%	-26.10%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	9.52%	-10.24%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Restaurant Brands (QSR) at 0.96 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Marriott (MAR) at 0.53 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for MAR.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

0.53

Max: 3.41
Q3: 1.85
Median: 1.06
Q1: 0.72
MAR: 0.53
Min: 0.22

QSR

Consumer Services industry group

0.96

Max: 3.41
Q3: 1.85
Median: 1.06
QSR: 0.96
Q1: 0.72
Min: 0.22

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): A comparison of their current ratio against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Only one side’s leverage can be read here: Restaurant Brands (QSR) carries debt-to-equity ratio of 2.84 against its industry range, while Marriott (MAR) reports no figure this period.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

Max: 6.12
Q3: 2.93
Median: 1.29
Q1: 0.37
Min: 0.01
MAR: --

QSR

Consumer Services industry group

2.84

Max: 6.12
Q3: 2.93
QSR: 2.84
Median: 1.29
Q1: 0.37
Min: 0.01

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): MAR does not report debt-to-equity ratio, so it has no value marker; QSR is benchmarked against the Consumer Services industry group.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR)
Metric	MAR	QSR
Current Ratio (MRQ)	0.53	0.96
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	--	2.84
Net Debt / EBITDA	3.49	4.98

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Restaurant Brands (QSR) at 3.27% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while Marriott (MAR) at 0.67% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, QSR the richer one.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

0.67%

Max: 4.10%
Q3: 1.82%
MAR: 0.67%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

QSR

Consumer Services industry group

3.27%

Max: 4.10%
QSR: 3.27%
Q3: 1.82%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Marriott (MAR) at 27.92% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Restaurant Brands (QSR) at 56.48% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

27.92%

Max: 89.80%
Q3: 36.83%
MAR: 27.92%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

QSR

Consumer Services industry group

56.48%

Max: 89.80%
QSR: 56.48%
Q3: 36.83%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR)
Metric	MAR	QSR
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.67%	3.27%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	27.92%	56.48%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Restaurant Brands (QSR) at 17.07 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Marriott (MAR) at 41.52 sits in the richer quartile — MAR needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

41.52

Max: 71.70
MAR: 41.52
Q3: 37.12
Median: 21.88
Q1: 13.00
Min: 5.72

QSR

Consumer Services industry group

17.07

Max: 71.70
Q3: 37.12
Median: 21.88
QSR: 17.07
Q1: 13.00
Min: 5.72

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Both look expensive on sales: Restaurant Brands (QSR) at 3.64 sits in the upper P/S ratio quartile, and Marriott (MAR) at 14.15 prices even higher, above its industry range.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

14.15

MAR: 14.15
Max: 6.40
Q3: 3.01
Median: 1.54
Q1: 0.74
Min: 0.08

QSR

Consumer Services industry group

3.64

Max: 6.40
QSR: 3.64
Q3: 3.01
Median: 1.54
Q1: 0.74
Min: 0.08

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Marriott (MAR) reports a negative P/B ratio of -21.17, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile Restaurant Brands (QSR) reports 6.87, ranking against industry peers normally.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

-21.17

Max: 12.02
Q3: 5.58
Median: 2.37
Q1: 1.09
Min: -4.51
MAR: -21.17

QSR

Consumer Services industry group

6.87

Max: 12.02
QSR: 6.87
Q3: 5.58
Median: 2.37
Q1: 1.09
Min: -4.51

Marriott (MAR) vs. Restaurant Brands (QSR): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Marriott (MAR) and Restaurant Brands (QSR)
Metric	MAR	QSR
P/E Ratio (TTM)	41.52	17.07
P/S Ratio (TTM)	14.15	3.64
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	-21.17	6.87
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.47%	4.48%