Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) Operating Margin: 16.02%
Is Marriott International, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Marriott International, Inc.'s operating margin of 16.02% is 25% above its 5-year average of 12.87%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.79%–16.67%).
The operating margin for Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) is 16.02% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 3.96% (15.41%).
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MAR Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
16.02%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
15.41%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
15.95%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
12.87%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
11.63%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
10.14%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
9.11%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.47%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+24.51%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+37.69%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+57.95%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+75.84%
MAR Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | — | 16.02% | 15.41% | 15.95% | 12.87% |
| Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) | $112.74B | 9.28% | 12.29% | 13.81% | 13.10% |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) | $120.69B | 11.55% | 11.93% | 12.56% | 12.52% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $81.30B | 9.59% | 11.87% | 12.07% | 9.62% |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $124.69B | 34.28% | 33.16% | 30.87% | 22.83% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $76.74B | 23.08% | 21.79% | 22.30% | 16.16% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $76.62B | 20.49% | 21.89% | 20.13% | -3.09% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $74.06B | 12.22% | 12.07% | 11.53% | 10.31% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $71.59B | 1.34% | 4.20% | 5.10% | 5.52% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 6.03% | 10.14% | 11.53% | 11.67% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
21.4%
Operating Margin
16.0%
Marriott International, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
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Marriott International, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)?
- The operating margin for MAR stock is 16.02%.
- Is Marriott International, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Marriott International, Inc.'s operating margin of 16.02% is 25% above its 5-year average of 12.87%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.79%–16.67%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)?
- The TTM average operating margin for MAR stock is 15.41%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for MAR stock is 15.95%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for MAR stock is 12.87%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for MAR stock is 11.63%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for MAR stock is 10.14%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for MAR stock is 9.11%.
Marriott International, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 15.81% |
| 2024-12-31 | 15.01% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.29% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.67% |
| 2021-12-31 | 12.63% |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.79% |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.58% |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.40% |
| 2017-12-31 | 12.24% |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.24% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.32% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.40% |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.73% |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.96% |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.27% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.94% |
| 2009-12-31 | -1.39% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.94% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.15% |
| 2006-12-31 | 9.06% |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.28% |
| 2004-12-31 | 4.72% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.18% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.81% |
| 2001-12-31 | 5.41% |
| 2000-12-31 | 10.25% |
| 1999-12-31 | 7.62% |
| 1998-12-31 | 7.86% |
| 1997-12-31 | 6.73% |
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About Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International, Inc. is a leading global hospitality firm responsible for managing, franchising, and licensing a wide range of accommodation options, including hotels, residential units, and timeshare resorts, on an international scale. The company segments its extensive operations into North America (covering the U.S. and Canada) and its various international divisions. Under its corporate umbrella, Marriott oversees a diverse collection of esteemed brands, such as JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, and Courtyard, among many others. As of February 15, 2022, its impressive network encompassed nearly 8,000 properties—specifically 7,989 establishments—operating across 139 countries and territories under 30 distinct hotel brand names. Established in 1927, Marriott International, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Lodging
- CEO
- Anthony G. Capuano Jr.