Side-by-side comparison
Marriott International vs McDonald's
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 42.8x for Marriott International vs 21.7x for McDonald's; P/S is 4.0x for Marriott International vs 7.0x for McDonald's; revenue growth is 5.8% for Marriott International vs 5.8% for McDonald's; operating margin is 15.8% for Marriott International vs 46.9% for McDonald's.
What stands out
- McDonald's is cheaper on earnings: 21.7x P/E vs 42.8x for Marriott International.
- McDonald's keeps more of each sale as operating profit: 46.9% margin vs 15.8% for Marriott International.
Key metrics
| Metric | MAR | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $429.18 | $274.80 |
| Market cap | $110.52B | $193.95B |
| P/E | 42.8x (#2) | 21.7x (#1) |
| P/S | 4.0x (#1) | 7.0x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 5.8% (#2) | 5.8% (#1) |
| Operating margin | 15.8% (#2) | 46.9% (#1) |
| Net margin | 9.7% (#2) | 32.4% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | — | — |
| 1-year return | — | — |
| Research score | 61/100 (#1) | 57/100 (#2) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) — Lodging
- McDonald's Corporation (MCD) — Restaurants