RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:RIO • US7672041008

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This RIO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. RIO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RIO was profitable.
  • In the past year RIO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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 2025 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

  • RIO has a Return On Assets of 8.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: RIO outperforms 79.25% of its industry peers.
  • RIO has a better Return On Equity (17.65%) than 85.53% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of RIO (9.35%) is better than 73.58% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RIO is significantly below the industry average of 60.43%.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.12%, RIO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RIO has declined.
  • RIO has a better Operating Margin (25.78%) than 74.21% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RIO has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 52.78%, RIO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.53% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RIO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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. RIO Health Analysis

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
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 2.83 indicates that RIO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.83, RIO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.28% 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.
  • RIO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.61) than 70.44% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that RIO is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.39, RIO is not doing good in the industry: 64.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 4.61
Altman-Z 2.83
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC10.91%
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

  • 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 70.44% 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.03, RIO is not doing good in the industry: 65.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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. RIO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.13% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, RIO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.71% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.42% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, RIO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.26% on average per year.
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 -1.54% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.89% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y23.31%
EPS Next 2Y11.53%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
EPS Next 5Y-1.54%
Revenue Next Year6.44%
Revenue Next 2Y4.6%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.89%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • 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. RIO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • RIO is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.82.
  • RIO's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RIO is cheaper than 89.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RIO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.88.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.39, which indicates a very decent valuation of RIO.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RIO is valued a bit cheaper than 75.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. RIO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.82
Fwd PE 10.39
RIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • RIO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RIO is cheaper than 80.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RIO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RIO is cheaper than 77.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.46
EV/EBITDA 8.26
RIO Per share dataRIO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • RIO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.53%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%

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5. RIO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • RIO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.70%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, RIO pays a better dividend. On top of this RIO pays more dividend than 95.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, RIO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.7%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of RIO decreases each year by -0.02%.
  • 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)-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

  • 64.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RIO. 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.
DP64.89%
EPS Next 2Y11.53%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR

NYSE:RIO (3/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 86.2 -0.44 (-0.51%)

86.64

+0.85 (+0.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)07-28
Inst Owners59.46%
Inst Owner Change4.41%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap140.85B
Revenue(TTM)57.64B
Net Income(TTM)10.27B
Analysts73.33
Price Target96.51 (11.39%)
Short Float %0.93%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.7%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)21.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)31.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.82
Fwd PE 10.39
P/S 2.62
P/FCF 27.46
P/OCF 9.11
P/B 2.42
P/tB 2.79
EV/EBITDA 8.26
EPS(TTM)6.76
EY7.8%
EPS(NY)8.34
Fwd EY9.63%
FCF(TTM)3.16
FCFY3.64%
OCF(TTM)9.51
OCFY10.98%
SpS33.05
BVpS35.8
TBVpS31.05
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number73.79
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 2.83
F-Score4
WACC10.91%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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 Y23.31%
EPS Next 2Y11.53%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
EPS Next 5Y-1.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.42%
Revenue growth 3Y1.24%
Revenue growth 5Y5.26%
Sales Q2Q%14.56%
Revenue Next Year6.44%
Revenue Next 2Y4.6%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.89%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.63%
EBIT Next Year58.77%
EBIT Next 3Y19.5%
EBIT Next 5Y4.79%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 6 / 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 12.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.42.


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 23.31% in the next year.