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RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:RIO - US7672041008 - ADR

62.69 USD
+1.39 (+2.27%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
62.8769 USD
+0.19 (+0.3%)
After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

RIO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. RIO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. RIO is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. This makes RIO very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RIO was profitable.
RIO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years RIO has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RIO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
RIO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRIO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.24%, RIO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 20.91%, RIO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
RIO's Return On Invested Capital of 12.04% is amongst the best of the industry. RIO outperforms 87.82% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RIO is in line with the industry average of 12.76%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.24%
ROE 20.91%
ROIC 12.04%
ROA(3y)11.25%
ROA(5y)12.86%
ROE(3y)21.27%
ROE(5y)25.13%
ROIC(3y)14.66%
ROIC(5y)17.06%
RIO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRIO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 21.53%, RIO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.82% of the companies in the same industry.
RIO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RIO has a Operating Margin of 27.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RIO outperforms 81.41% of its industry peers.
RIO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
RIO has a Gross Margin of 47.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RIO outperforms 85.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RIO has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.91%
PM (TTM) 21.53%
GM 47.66%
OM growth 3Y-15.69%
OM growth 5Y-5.08%
PM growth 3Y-13.49%
PM growth 5Y3.02%
GM growth 3Y-9.8%
GM growth 5Y-2.74%
RIO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRIO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RIO is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for RIO remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RIO remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
RIO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
RIO Yearly Shares OutstandingRIO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
RIO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRIO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

RIO has an Altman-Z score of 3.00. This indicates that RIO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RIO has a Altman-Z score of 3.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RIO outperforms 54.49% of its industry peers.
RIO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.32. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RIO would need 2.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.32, RIO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
RIO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
RIO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RIO outperforms 40.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 2.32
Altman-Z 3
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC10.28%
RIO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRIO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.63 indicates that RIO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.63, RIO is doing worse than 67.95% of the companies in the same industry.
RIO has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that RIO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RIO has a Quick ratio of 1.13. This is in the lower half of the industry: RIO underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.63
Quick Ratio 1.13
RIO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRIO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for RIO have decreased strongly by -15.75% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.06% on average over the past years.
RIO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.83%.
RIO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.75%
EPS 3Y-20.07%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%-16.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.46%
Revenue growth 5Y4.45%
Sales Q2Q%0.26%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, RIO will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.81% on average per year.
RIO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.67%
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
EPS Next 3Y1.03%
EPS Next 5Y-3.81%
Revenue Next Year-2.02%
Revenue Next 2Y0.27%
Revenue Next 3Y1.26%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.83%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
RIO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRIO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B
RIO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRIO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

RIO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.16.
94.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RIO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.24, RIO is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.55 indicates a reasonable valuation of RIO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RIO indicates a rather cheap valuation: RIO is cheaper than 83.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RIO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.16
Fwd PE 9.55
RIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

RIO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RIO is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
RIO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RIO is cheaper than 86.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.04
EV/EBITDA 4.98
RIO Per share dataRIO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RIO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.62
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
EPS Next 3Y1.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RIO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.13%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.57, RIO pays a better dividend. On top of this RIO pays more dividend than 96.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RIO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.13%

5.2 History

The dividend of RIO decreases each year by -7.29%.
RIO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
RIO has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
RIO Yearly Dividends per shareRIO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

RIO pays out 60.81% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of RIO has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP60.81%
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
EPS Next 3Y1.03%
RIO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRIO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B
RIO Dividend Payout.RIO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RIO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR

NYSE:RIO (8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 62.8769 +0.19 (+0.3%)

62.69

+1.39 (+2.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners44.47%
Inst Owner Change-6.99%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap101.86B
Analysts77.33
Price Target71.81 (14.55%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.13%
Yearly Dividend4.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.29%
DP60.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (1.48)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-8.58%
PT rev (3m)-8.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.16
Fwd PE 9.55
P/S 1.9
P/FCF 17.04
P/OCF 6.53
P/B 1.84
P/tB 1.97
EV/EBITDA 4.98
EPS(TTM)6.17
EY9.84%
EPS(NY)6.56
Fwd EY10.47%
FCF(TTM)3.68
FCFY5.87%
OCF(TTM)9.6
OCFY15.32%
SpS33.03
BVpS34
TBVpS31.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.24%
ROE 20.91%
ROCE 16.45%
ROIC 12.04%
ROICexc 13.34%
ROICexgc 13.94%
OM 27.91%
PM (TTM) 21.53%
GM 47.66%
FCFM 11.14%
ROA(3y)11.25%
ROA(5y)12.86%
ROE(3y)21.27%
ROE(5y)25.13%
ROIC(3y)14.66%
ROIC(5y)17.06%
ROICexc(3y)16.42%
ROICexc(5y)19.71%
ROICexgc(3y)17.39%
ROICexgc(5y)20.82%
ROCE(3y)20.04%
ROCE(5y)23.31%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-22.87%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.1%
OM growth 3Y-15.69%
OM growth 5Y-5.08%
PM growth 3Y-13.49%
PM growth 5Y3.02%
GM growth 3Y-9.8%
GM growth 5Y-2.74%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 2.32
Debt/EBITDA 0.64
Cap/Depr 162.57%
Cap/Sales 17.93%
Interest Coverage 21.86
Cash Conversion 74.65%
Profit Quality 51.75%
Current Ratio 1.63
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z 3
F-Score5
WACC10.28%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)143.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.74%
Profit Quality(3y)69.25%
Profit Quality(5y)78.39%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.75%
EPS 3Y-20.07%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%-16.45%
EPS Next Y-2.67%
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
EPS Next 3Y1.03%
EPS Next 5Y-3.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.46%
Revenue growth 5Y4.45%
Sales Q2Q%0.26%
Revenue Next Year-2.02%
Revenue Next 2Y0.27%
Revenue Next 3Y1.26%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.29%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.86%
EBIT Next Year35.42%
EBIT Next 3Y14.3%
EBIT Next 5Y5.3%
FCF growth 1Y-25.96%
FCF growth 3Y-30.7%
FCF growth 5Y-8.7%
OCF growth 1Y2.9%
OCF growth 3Y-14.94%
OCF growth 5Y0.9%