MAR vs SLB: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Marriott International, Inc. and SLB N.V. โ€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-05-07.
Marriott International, Inc. ยท Consumer Cyclical
$359.06
-45.0% upside to fair value
Grade D
VS
SLB N.V. ยท Energy
$56.15
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade B
QuantHub Verdict
SLB has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). SLB trades at a lower forward P/E (24.3x). These are model outputs โ€” not personalized investment advice. See all research โ†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric MAR SLB
Current Price $359.06 $56.15
Fair Value Estimate $197.48 $81.42
Upside to Fair Value -45.0% +45.0%
Market Cap $95.2B $84.3B
Forward P/E 37.7x 24.3x
EV / EBITDA 29.5x 17.5x
Price / Sales 4.4x 2.4x
Price / FCF 29.3x 17.6x
Revenue Growth YoY -71.1% +2.7%
Gross Margin 6.0% 13.6%
Operating Margin 19.6% 11.5%
Return on Equity -78.5% 12.2%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 3.41% 5.69%
Analyst Consensus Hold Strong Buy
Investment Thesis
MAR โ€” Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International operates a global fee-driven, asset-light hotel business with a portfolio of over 30 brands and a strong competitive position in the travel lodging industry. The company benefits from a durable competitive moat supported by its brand strength, extensive network, and recurring franchise and management fees. However, recent financials show significant headwinds with a 71.1% yโ€ฆ
SLB โ€” SLB N.V.
SLB N.V. is the world's largest oilfield services company operating primarily in the energy sector with a focus on oil and gas equipment and services. The company benefits from a diversified revenue base across well construction, production systems, reservoir characterization, and digital integration, with fiscal year 2024 revenues totaling over $37 billion. Despite modest revenue growth of 2.7% โ€ฆ
Accumulation Zones
Metric MAR SLB
Zone Low $148.11 $61.06
Zone High $167.86 $69.21
In Buy Zone? No Yes
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