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MAR Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

-3.74x

Updated 53h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity; a negative value like -3.74x means liabilities exceed assets, leaving no positive equity buffer.

Sector Performance

3th percentile

MAR

-3.74x

Sector Median

0.74x

Sector Avg

2.51x

Prior Period

-4.04x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity; a negative value like -3.74x means liabilities exceed assets, leaving no positive equity buffer.

This sits far below the sector median of 0.73x, placing MAR in the 3rd percentile among peers, so nearly all competitors carry healthier capital structures. The trend is largely N/A: year-over-year change and the last eight quarters are unavailable, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio improved by +7.4%, moving from -4.04x to -3.74x. The combination of a deeply negative level with only a modest quarterly improvement still signals elevated financial risk, as the company remains reliant on debt and has no equity cushion. This metric directly contradicts any optimistic view and supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since negative equity raises the chance of distress or dilution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about MAR?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are MAR's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.