NASDAQ:MARMarriott International Competitors & Alternatives

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) and Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Marriott International and Las Vegas Sands' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Las Vegas Sands has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Marriott International. Marriott International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Las Vegas Sands, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Marriott International has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its share price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Las Vegas Sands has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its share price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

62.9% of Marriott International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.1% of Las Vegas Sands shares are held by institutional investors. 12.8% of Marriott International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.8% of Las Vegas Sands shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Marriott International and Las Vegas Sands' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Marriott International and Las Vegas Sands, as reported by MarketBeat.

Marriott International presently has a consensus target price of $111.3182, suggesting a potential upside of 27.78%. Las Vegas Sands has a consensus target price of $57.1357, suggesting a potential upside of 20.56%. Given Marriott International's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Marriott International is more favorable than Las Vegas Sands.

Summary

Marriott International beats Las Vegas Sands on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) and Hilton Hotels (NYSE:HLT) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Marriott International and Hilton Hotels' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Marriott International has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its share price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hilton Hotels has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Marriott International and Hilton Hotels, as reported by MarketBeat.

Marriott International presently has a consensus target price of $111.3182, suggesting a potential upside of 27.78%. Hilton Hotels has a consensus target price of $86.1765, suggesting a potential upside of ∞. Given Hilton Hotels' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hilton Hotels is more favorable than Marriott International.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Marriott International and Hilton Hotels' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Marriott International has higher revenue and earnings than Hilton Hotels. Hilton Hotels is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marriott International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

62.9% of Marriott International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.3% of Hilton Hotels shares are held by institutional investors. 12.8% of Marriott International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Hilton Hotels shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Marriott International beats Hilton Hotels on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Huazhu Group (NASDAQ:HTHT) and Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Huazhu Group pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Marriott International pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Huazhu Group pays out 37.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marriott International pays out 32.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Marriott International has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years. Marriott International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Volatility and Risk

Huazhu Group has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Marriott International has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

45.5% of Huazhu Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.9% of Marriott International shares are held by institutional investors. 49.4% of Huazhu Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.8% of Marriott International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Huazhu Group and Marriott International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Huazhu Group and Marriott International's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Marriott International has higher revenue and earnings than Huazhu Group. Marriott International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Huazhu Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Huazhu Group and Marriott International, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Huazhu Group presently has a consensus target price of $34.8250, suggesting a potential upside of 1.18%. Marriott International has a consensus target price of $111.3182, suggesting a potential upside of 27.78%. Given Marriott International's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Marriott International is more favorable than Huazhu Group.

Summary

Marriott International beats Huazhu Group on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) and Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares InterContinental Hotels Group and Marriott International's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Marriott International has higher revenue and earnings than InterContinental Hotels Group. Marriott International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than InterContinental Hotels Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares InterContinental Hotels Group and Marriott International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

InterContinental Hotels Group has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Marriott International has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

4.7% of InterContinental Hotels Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.9% of Marriott International shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.8% of Marriott International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

InterContinental Hotels Group pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Marriott International pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. InterContinental Hotels Group pays out 55.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marriott International pays out 32.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. InterContinental Hotels Group has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Marriott International has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for InterContinental Hotels Group and Marriott International, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Marriott International has a consensus price target of $111.3182, suggesting a potential upside of 27.78%. Given Marriott International's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Marriott International is more favorable than InterContinental Hotels Group.

Summary

Marriott International beats InterContinental Hotels Group on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

Dividends

Marriott International pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. MGM Resorts International pays an annual dividend of $0.01 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Marriott International pays out 32.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. MGM Resorts International pays out 1.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Marriott International has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and MGM Resorts International has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Marriott International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Marriott International and MGM Resorts International's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

MGM Resorts International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Marriott International. Marriott International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MGM Resorts International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

Marriott International has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, MGM Resorts International has a beta of 2.19, meaning that its stock price is 119% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Marriott International and MGM Resorts International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

62.9% of Marriott International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.9% of MGM Resorts International shares are held by institutional investors. 12.8% of Marriott International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.1% of MGM Resorts International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Marriott International and MGM Resorts International, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Marriott International currently has a consensus price target of $111.3182, suggesting a potential upside of 27.78%. MGM Resorts International has a consensus price target of $20.00, suggesting a potential upside of 23.76%. Given Marriott International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Marriott International is more favorable than MGM Resorts International.

Summary

Marriott International beats MGM Resorts International on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) and Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Dividends

Marriott International pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Wynn Resorts pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Marriott International pays out 32.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Wynn Resorts pays out 153.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Marriott International has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years and Wynn Resorts has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Marriott International and Wynn Resorts' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Marriott International has higher revenue and earnings than Wynn Resorts. Marriott International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Wynn Resorts, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Marriott International has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its share price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Wynn Resorts has a beta of 2.47, suggesting that its share price is 147% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Marriott International and Wynn Resorts' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

62.9% of Marriott International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.8% of Wynn Resorts shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.8% of Marriott International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Wynn Resorts shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Marriott International and Wynn Resorts, as provided by MarketBeat.

Marriott International currently has a consensus target price of $111.3182, suggesting a potential upside of 27.78%. Wynn Resorts has a consensus target price of $111.9333, suggesting a potential upside of 29.04%. Given Wynn Resorts' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Wynn Resorts is more favorable than Marriott International.

Summary

Marriott International beats Wynn Resorts on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.