Is Marriott International (MAR) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 19.9% / 30% | 0.4% / 30% | 3.4% / 30% | 0.16% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 19.9% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 3.4% / 33% | 0.16% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 62.0% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 10.6% / 33% | 0.16% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 19.9% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 3.4% / 33% | 0.16% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 62.0% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 10.6% / 50% | 0.16% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 79.1% | |
| Operating Margin | 44.0% | |
| Net Margin | 37.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 9.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.2B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.6B |
| Total Debt | $17.1B |
| Current Ratio | 0.4 |
| Total Assets | $27.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $325.74 |
| 50-Day MA | $330.65 |
| 200-Day MA | $291.58 |
| Avg Volume | 1.6M |
| Beta | 1.1 |
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52-Week Range
$205.40
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About Marriott International (MAR)
Marriott International, Inc. engages in the operation, franchise, and licensing of hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties in the U.S. & Canada, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Greater China, and Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates properties under JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, St. Regis, EDITION, Bvlgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Le Méridien, Delta Hotels by Marriott, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Element Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, citizen, City Express by Marriott, and Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand names, as well as operates residences, timeshares, and yachts. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marriott International (MAR) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Marriott International is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Marriott International's debt ratio?
Marriott International's debt ratio is 19.9% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 62.0%.
Does Marriott International require dividend purification?
Yes, Marriott International has an impermissible income ratio of 0.16%, which means 0.16% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are Marriott International's key financial metrics?
Marriott International has a market capitalization of $84.1B, trailing P/E ratio of 33.5, and revenue of $26.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 79.1% and a net margin of 37.3%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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