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

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:RIO - US7672041008 - ADR

81.13 USD
-3.06 (-3.63%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 9:58:28 PM
81.25 USD
+0.12 (+0.15%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 9:58:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, RIO scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RIO was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While RIO has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. RIO has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of RIO (8.50%) is better than 84.71% of its industry peers.
RIO has a better Return On Equity (17.65%) than 90.45% of its industry peers.
RIO's Return On Invested Capital of 9.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RIO outperforms 77.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RIO is above the industry average of 10.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.47%) for RIO is well below the 3 year average (14.66%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RIO had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.5%
ROE 17.65%
ROIC 9.47%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

RIO has a better Profit Margin (19.12%) than 82.80% of its industry peers.
RIO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RIO has a better Operating Margin (25.78%) than 75.16% of its industry peers.
RIO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of RIO (47.59%) is better than 82.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RIO has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.78%
PM (TTM) 19.12%
GM 47.59%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RIO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.79 indicates that RIO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RIO has a Altman-Z score (2.79) which is in line with its industry peers.
RIO has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.61. This is a neutral value as RIO would need 4.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.61, RIO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.06% of the companies in the same industry.
RIO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RIO (0.39) is worse than 68.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 4.61
Altman-Z 2.79
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC10.11%
RIO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRIO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

RIO has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that RIO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.53, RIO is doing worse than 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that RIO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.03, RIO is doing worse than 67.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.03
RIO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRIO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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.
RIO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.06% yearly.
RIO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.83%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.45% on average over the past years.
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

RIO is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.80% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RIO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.54%
EPS Next 2Y5.15%
EPS Next 3Y3.7%
EPS Next 5Y-3.8%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.1%

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 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 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.15 indicates a correct valuation of RIO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RIO indicates a rather cheap valuation: RIO is cheaper than 95.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, RIO is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.86 indicates a reasonable valuation of RIO.
RIO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RIO is cheaper than 81.53% of the companies in the same industry.
RIO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.15
Fwd PE 10.86
RIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RIO is valued cheaper than 89.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RIO is valued cheaper than 82.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.7
EV/EBITDA 8.06
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)12.45
EPS Next 2Y5.15%
EPS Next 3Y3.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.59%, RIO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, RIO pays a better dividend. On top of this RIO pays more dividend than 96.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, RIO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.59%

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.
The dividend of RIO decreased 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

64.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RIO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
RIO's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP64.89%
EPS Next 2Y5.15%
EPS Next 3Y3.7%
RIO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRIO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 (1/9/2026, 9:58:28 PM)

After market: 81.25 +0.12 (+0.15%)

81.13

-3.06 (-3.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners49.23%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap131.83B
Revenue(TTM)53.73B
Net Income(TTM)10.27B
Analysts76.77
Price Target79.7 (-1.76%)
Short Float %1.46%
Short Ratio5.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.59%
Yearly Dividend4.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.29%
DP64.89%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)6.12%
PT rev (3m)10.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.15
Fwd PE 10.86
P/S 2.45
P/FCF 25.7
P/OCF 8.52
P/B 2.26
P/tB 2.61
EV/EBITDA 8.06
EPS(TTM)6.17
EY7.61%
EPS(NY)7.47
Fwd EY9.21%
FCF(TTM)3.16
FCFY3.89%
OCF(TTM)9.52
OCFY11.73%
SpS33.07
BVpS35.82
TBVpS31.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)12.45
Graham Number70.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.5%
ROE 17.65%
ROCE 12.94%
ROIC 9.47%
ROICexc 9.47%
ROICexgc 10.2%
OM 25.78%
PM (TTM) 19.12%
GM 47.59%
FCFM 9.55%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-22.87%
ROICexgc 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 4.61
Debt/EBITDA 1.14
Cap/Depr 170.72%
Cap/Sales 19.24%
Interest Coverage 19.59
Cash Conversion 77.7%
Profit Quality 49.94%
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 2.79
F-Score3
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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-2.54%
EPS Next 2Y5.15%
EPS Next 3Y3.7%
EPS Next 5Y-3.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.46%
Revenue growth 5Y4.45%
Sales Q2Q%0.26%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.29%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.86%
EBIT Next Year42.61%
EBIT Next 3Y16.72%
EBIT Next 5Y3.96%
FCF growth 1Y-14.93%
FCF growth 3Y-30.7%
FCF growth 5Y-8.7%
OCF growth 1Y22.41%
OCF growth 3Y-14.94%
OCF growth 5Y0.9%

RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR / RIO FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RIO.


What is the valuation status for RIO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of RIO stock?

RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) is 13.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.26.


What is the expected EPS growth for RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) is expected to decline by -2.54% in the next year.