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

NYSE:RIO • US7672041008

99.34 USD
+0.25 (+0.25%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall RIO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RIO 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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.
  • In the past 5 years RIO has always been profitable.
  • RIO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2025 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.50%, RIO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.65%, RIO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of RIO (9.35%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RIO is in line with the industry average of 11.13%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.5%
ROE 17.65%
ROIC 9.35%
ROA(3y)9.58%
ROA(5y)12.41%
ROE(3y)18.45%
ROE(5y)24.18%
ROIC(3y)12.35%
ROIC(5y)15.87%
RIO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRIO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • RIO has a Profit Margin of 19.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RIO outperforms 80.13% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RIO has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of RIO (25.78%) is better than 74.36% of its industry peers.
  • RIO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • RIO has a Gross Margin of 52.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RIO outperforms 86.54% 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 52.78%
OM growth 3Y-6.57%
OM growth 5Y-6.55%
PM growth 3Y-8.14%
PM growth 5Y-4.61%
GM growth 3Y-3.44%
GM growth 5Y-3.52%
RIO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRIO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RIO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • RIO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • RIO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
RIO Yearly Shares OutstandingRIO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
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 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.38 indicates that RIO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.38, RIO is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 71.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that RIO is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.39, RIO is doing worse than 67.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 4.61
Altman-Z 3.38
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC10.68%
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 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that RIO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • RIO's Current ratio of 1.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RIO is outperformed by 72.44% of its industry peers.
  • RIO has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that RIO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of RIO (1.03) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
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 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • RIO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.13%.
  • RIO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.71% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, RIO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.42% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.26% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.13%
EPS 3Y-6.27%
EPS 5Y-2.71%
EPS Q2Q%18.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.42%
Revenue growth 3Y1.24%
Revenue growth 5Y5.26%
Sales Q2Q%14.56%

3.2 Future

  • RIO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.18% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.03% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
EPS Next 5Y1.18%
Revenue Next Year6.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.22%
Revenue Next 3Y2.21%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.03%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.03 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RIO.
  • 88.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RIO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • RIO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.61, which indicates a correct valuation of RIO.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RIO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RIO is cheaper than 71.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, RIO is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.03
Fwd PE 15.61
RIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RIO is valued a bit cheaper than 78.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RIO is valued a bit cheaper than 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.65
EV/EBITDA 11.12
RIO Per share dataRIO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • RIO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • RIO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.09%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, RIO pays a better dividend. On top of this RIO pays more dividend than 96.15% 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 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.09%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of RIO decreases each year by -0.02%.
  • RIO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • RIO has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
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 2026 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

  • RIO pays out 64.89% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.89%
EPS Next 2Y7.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
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 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B
RIO Dividend Payout.RIO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RIO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR

NYSE:RIO (2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 99.34 0 (0%)

99.34

+0.25 (+0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)07-28
Inst Owners49.23%
Inst Owner Change4.33%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap198.30B
Revenue(TTM)57.64B
Net Income(TTM)10.27B
Analysts76.67
Price Target96.51 (-2.85%)
Short Float %0.98%
Short Ratio3.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.09%
Yearly Dividend3.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP64.89%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-06
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)9.84%
PT rev (3m)22.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.03
Fwd PE 15.61
P/S 3.69
P/FCF 38.65
P/OCF 12.82
P/B 3.41
P/tB 3.93
EV/EBITDA 11.12
EPS(TTM)5.51
EY5.55%
EPS(NY)6.36
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)2.57
FCFY2.59%
OCF(TTM)7.75
OCFY7.8%
SpS26.92
BVpS29.16
TBVpS25.29
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number60.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.5%
ROE 17.65%
ROCE 12.94%
ROIC 9.35%
ROICexc 9.35%
ROICexgc 10.07%
OM 25.78%
PM (TTM) 19.12%
GM 52.78%
FCFM 9.55%
ROA(3y)9.58%
ROA(5y)12.41%
ROE(3y)18.45%
ROE(5y)24.18%
ROIC(3y)12.35%
ROIC(5y)15.87%
ROICexc(3y)13.73%
ROICexc(5y)18.13%
ROICexgc(3y)14.64%
ROICexgc(5y)19.22%
ROCE(3y)17.09%
ROCE(5y)21.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.38%
OM growth 3Y-6.57%
OM growth 5Y-6.55%
PM growth 3Y-8.14%
PM growth 5Y-4.61%
GM growth 3Y-3.44%
GM growth 5Y-3.52%
F-Score4
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 3.38
F-Score4
WACC10.68%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)160.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)154.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.24%
Profit Quality(3y)59.05%
Profit Quality(5y)67.59%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.13%
EPS 3Y-6.27%
EPS 5Y-2.71%
EPS Q2Q%18.73%
EPS Next Y15.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
EPS Next 5Y1.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.42%
Revenue growth 3Y1.24%
Revenue growth 5Y5.26%
Sales Q2Q%14.56%
Revenue Next Year6.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.22%
Revenue Next 3Y2.21%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.03%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.63%
EBIT Next Year59.73%
EBIT Next 3Y19.59%
EBIT Next 5Y7.61%
FCF growth 1Y-28.13%
FCF growth 3Y-21.75%
FCF growth 5Y-14.23%
OCF growth 1Y1.48%
OCF growth 3Y1.42%
OCF growth 5Y1.18%

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 5 / 10 to RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of RIO stock?

RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 18.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.41.


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 grow by 15.5% in the next year.