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Debt-to-Equity ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to shareholder equity. A lower D/E ratio generally indicates a more financially stable company with less risk.
The latest debt-to-equity ratio for MAR is -3.48. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 0.36. Investors often review this figure alongside Marriott International's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.
Against Consumer Discretionary companies, MAR currently prints -3.48 for debt-to-equity ratio, while the sector average sits near 0.36. That is roughly 1054.6% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Marriott International's growth, margins, and balance sheet.
A debt-to-equity ratio of -3.48 for Marriott International is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (0.36) and with MAR's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.
After noting MAR's debt-to-equity ratio (-3.48), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.
This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack Marriott International's debt-to-equity ratio against similar Consumer Discretionary names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Consumer Discretionary companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.