RIO TINTO PLC (RIO1.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:RIO1 • GB0007188757
Current stock price
85.16 EUR
+1.83 (+2.2%)
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This RIO1.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RIO1.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- RIO1 had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RIO1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years RIO1 has always been profitable.
- RIO1 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of RIO1 (8.50%) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.
- RIO1's Return On Equity of 17.65% is amongst the best of the industry. RIO1 outperforms 81.58% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.35%, RIO1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RIO1 is above the industry average of 8.54%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- RIO1 has a Profit Margin of 19.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: RIO1 outperforms 76.32% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RIO1 has declined.
- RIO1's Operating Margin of 25.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RIO1 outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RIO1 has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 52.78%, RIO1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RIO1 has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. RIO1.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RIO1 is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for RIO1 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- RIO1 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for RIO1 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- RIO1 has an Altman-Z score of 3.03. This indicates that RIO1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.03, RIO1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RIO1 is 4.61, which is a neutral value as it means it would take RIO1, 4.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- RIO1 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.61. This is in the better half of the industry: RIO1 outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that RIO1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
- RIO1's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RIO1 is outperformed by 68.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC11.2%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that RIO1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.53, RIO1 is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that RIO1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- RIO1's Quick ratio of 1.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RIO1 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. RIO1.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- RIO1 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.13%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.71% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, RIO1 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.09% on average over the next years.
- RIO1 is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.75%
EPS Next 2Y11.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.17%
EPS Next 5Y-3.09%
Revenue Next Year8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.76%
Revenue Next 3Y5.03%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.32%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. RIO1.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.84 indicates a correct valuation of RIO1.
- 84.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RIO1, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. RIO1 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.81, which indicates a very decent valuation of RIO1.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as RIO1.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RIO1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say RIO1 is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RIO1 is valued a bit cheaper than 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- 63.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RIO1, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- RIO1's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- RIO1 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.17%
5. RIO1.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.05%, RIO1 is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- RIO1's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.51. RIO1 pays more dividend than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, RIO1 pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RIO1 decreases each year by -0.02%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 64.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RIO1. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- RIO1's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP64.89%
EPS Next 2Y11.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.17%
RIO1.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:RIO1 (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
85.16
+1.83 (+2.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Industry StrengthN/A
Industry GrowthN/A
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-29 2026-07-29
Inst Owners59.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap138.54B
Revenue(TTM)57.64B
Net Income(TTM)10.27B
Analysts73.33
Price Target82.84 (-2.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% |
Yearly Dividend3.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP64.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)2.21%
PT rev (3m)15.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.81 | ||
| P/S | 3.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.48 | ||
| P/B | 2.79 | ||
| P/tB | 3.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.33 |
EPS(TTM)5.74
EY6.74%
EPS(NY)7.21
Fwd EY8.47%
FCF(TTM)2.69
FCFY3.16%
OCF(TTM)8.12
OCFY9.54%
SpS28.22
BVpS30.57
TBVpS26.52
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number62.8384 (-26.21%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)18.12%
ROICexgc(3y)14.64%
ROICexgc(5y)19.22%
ROCE(3y)17.09%
ROCE(5y)21.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.03%
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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.03 |
F-Score4
WACC11.2%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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 Y25.75%
EPS Next 2Y11.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.17%
EPS Next 5Y-3.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.42%
Revenue growth 3Y1.24%
Revenue growth 5Y5.26%
Sales Q2Q%14.56%
Revenue Next Year8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.76%
Revenue Next 3Y5.03%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.63%
EBIT Next Year62.45%
EBIT Next 3Y19.83%
EBIT Next 5Y3.8%
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 / RIO1.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for RIO1 stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RIO1.DE.
What is the valuation status of RIO TINTO PLC (RIO1.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to RIO TINTO PLC (RIO1.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of RIO1 stock?
RIO TINTO PLC (RIO1.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of RIO TINTO PLC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RIO TINTO PLC (RIO1.DE) is 14.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.79.
What is the earnings growth outlook for RIO TINTO PLC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RIO TINTO PLC (RIO1.DE) is expected to grow by 25.75% in the next year.