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Marriott International (MAR) vs. Starbucks (SBUX)

This page compares Marriott International (MAR) with Starbucks (SBUX) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

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

SymbolMARSBUX
Company NameMarriott International, Inc.Starbucks 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 USD121.24 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNasdaqGS
Listing DateMarch 23, 1998June 26, 1992
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

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

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolMARSBUX
5-Day Price Return2.56%0.41%
13-Week Price Return1.49%11.52%
26-Week Price Return23.65%23.10%
52-Week Price Return31.46%25.73%
Month-to-Date Return-0.69%1.00%
Year-to-Date Return15.77%26.33%
10-Day Avg. Volume1.42M7.21M
3-Month Avg. Volume1.57M8.54M
3-Month Volatility27.52%30.88%
Beta1.121.02

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Marriott International (MAR) at 309.12% and Starbucks (SBUX) at 115.68% 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%

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

115.68%

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

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Marriott International (MAR) at 9.72% and Starbucks (SBUX) at 3.89% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

9.72%

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

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

3.89%

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

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Marriott International (MAR) at 16.02% and Starbucks (SBUX) at 7.62% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

16.02%

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

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

7.62%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolMARSBUX
Return on Equity (TTM)309.12%115.68%
Return on Assets (TTM)9.35%4.66%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)9.72%3.89%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)16.02%7.62%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)20.01%21.90%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 0.92 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

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

0.92

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 8.07 sits in the higher-leverage quartile relative to peers, but Marriott International (MAR) at 76.12 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

76.12

Max
14.58
Q3
6.17
Median
1.37
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

8.07

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

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 14.81 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of Marriott International (MAR) at 5.49, which sits around the industry mid-range.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

5.49

Max
18.81
Q3
9.55
Median
4.02
Q1
1.29
Min
-10.52

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

14.81

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolMARSBUX
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.460.92
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.420.70
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)76.128.07
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)5.4914.81

Growth

Revenue Growth

Marriott International (MAR) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolMARSBUX
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)6.24%8.79%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)4.69%5.84%
3-Year Revenue CAGR8.02%4.86%
5-Year Revenue CAGR19.89%9.60%

EPS Growth

Marriott International (MAR) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolMARSBUX
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)1.42%32.61%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)8.53%-52.37%
3-Year EPS CAGR9.52%-16.85%
5-Year EPS CAGR--15.70%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 2.29% 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%

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

2.29%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Starbucks (SBUX) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 187.06% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile Marriott International (MAR) reports 27.94%, ranking against industry peers normally.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

27.94%

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

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

187.06%

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

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolMARSBUX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.76%2.29%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)27.94%187.06%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Marriott International (MAR) at 36.77 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), but Starbucks (SBUX) at 81.73 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing earnings multiples relative to peers, with SBUX higher.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

36.77

Max
51.18
Q3
32.21
Median
20.10
Q1
15.97
Min
1.24

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

81.73

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

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 3.18 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Marriott International (MAR) at 3.58 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — MAR carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

MAR

Consumer Services industry group

3.58

Max
6.57
Q3
3.44
Median
2.06
Q1
0.97
Min
0.16

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

3.18

Max
6.57
Q3
3.44
Median
2.06
Q1
0.97
Min
0.16
Marriott International (MAR) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): 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 Starbucks (SBUX) at 64.12 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

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

64.12

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

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolMARSBUX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)36.7781.73
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.583.18
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)366.3464.12
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)33.6553.45