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Marriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Marriot Vacations Worldwide stock (VAC) is currently trading at $70.16. Marriot Vacations Worldwide PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.73. Analyst consensus price target for VAC is $78.60. WallStSmart rates VAC as Underperform.

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VAC

Marriot Vacations Worldwide

NYSECONSUMER CYCLICAL
$70.16
$0.06 (0.09%)
52W$43.46
$83.30
Target$78.60+12.0%

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Smart Analysis

Marriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Marriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC) Key Strengths (6)

Avg Score: 8.8/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.7310/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
82.70%10/10

Earnings per share surging 82.70% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
93.13%10/10

93.13% of shares held by major funds and institutions

PEG RatioValuation
1.488/10

Good growth relative to its price

Price/BookValuation
1.178/10

Trading at 1.17x book value, attractively priced

Market CapQuality
$2.43B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
6.97
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.728
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.511
Undervalued
VAC Target Price
$78.6
28% Upside

Marriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 0.3/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-13.90%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-2.70%0/10

Revenue declining -2.70%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
-9.24%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Operating MarginProfitability
3.74%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Marriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 0.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.48), Price/Sales (0.73), Price/Book (1.17) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 82.70%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -2.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -13.90%, Operating Margin at 3.74%, Profit Margin at -9.24%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -13.90% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -2.70% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, EPS Growth) and negatives (Return on Equity, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

VAC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

VAC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.73x trades 38% below its historical average of 1.17x (26th percentile). The current valuation is 72% below its historical high of 2.58x set in Dec 2017, and 97% above its historical low of 0.37x in Jan 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.5x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Marriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC) · CONSUMER CYCLICALRESORTS & CASINOS

The Big Picture

Marriot Vacations Worldwide is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 3.3B with 3% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -9.2% profit margin.

Key Findings

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -9.2% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -6M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.5%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Debt management: total debt of 5.7B is significantly higher than cash (474M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor RESORTS & CASINOS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Marriot Vacations Worldwide.

Bottom Line

Marriot Vacations Worldwide is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Marriot Vacations Worldwide(VAC)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

RESORTS & CASINOS

Country

USA

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, a vacation company, develops, markets, sells and manages vacation ownership and related products. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

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7812 PALM PARKWAY, ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, 32836