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.
  • RIO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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

  • RIO has a better Return On Assets (8.50%) than 79.75% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.65%, RIO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.35%, RIO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RIO is significantly below the industry average of 58.77%.
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

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 19.12%, RIO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RIO has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.78%, RIO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RIO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of RIO (52.78%) is better than 82.21% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RIO is still 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for RIO is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • RIO has an Altman-Z score of 3.01. This indicates that RIO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • RIO has a Altman-Z score (3.01) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of RIO is 4.61, which is a neutral value as it means it would take RIO, 4.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • RIO's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RIO outperforms 70.55% of its industry peers.
  • 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 68.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 4.61
Altman-Z 3.01
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC11.24%
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 70.55% 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.
  • RIO's Quick ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RIO is outperformed by 68.10% 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. 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.
  • RIO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.42%.
  • RIO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.26% yearly.
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.
  • RIO 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.
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 14.27.
  • RIO's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RIO is cheaper than 88.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RIO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.35, the valuation of RIO can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RIO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RIO to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.68), we can say RIO is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.27
Fwd PE 11.35
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RIO is valued a bit cheaper than 78.53% 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 77.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.59
EV/EBITDA 9.23
RIO Per share dataRIO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • RIO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of RIO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.17%

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5. RIO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.05%, RIO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • RIO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.09. RIO pays more dividend than 94.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RIO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.05%

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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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.
  • RIO'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%
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 (4/29/2026, 7:27:43 PM)

After market: 96.31 -0.18 (-0.19%)

96.49

-2 (-2.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Industry StrengthN/A
Industry GrowthN/A
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)07-29
Inst Owners59.45%
Inst Owner Change-0.41%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap156.91B
Revenue(TTM)57.64B
Net Income(TTM)10.27B
Analysts73.33
Price Target97.57 (1.12%)
Short Float %0.98%
Short Ratio3.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.05%
Yearly Dividend3.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP64.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)1.1%
PT rev (3m)16.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.84%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 14.27
Fwd PE 11.35
P/S 2.92
P/FCF 30.59
P/OCF 10.14
P/B 2.7
P/tB 3.11
EV/EBITDA 9.23
EPS(TTM)6.76
EY7.01%
EPS(NY)8.5
Fwd EY8.81%
FCF(TTM)3.15
FCFY3.27%
OCF(TTM)9.51
OCFY9.86%
SpS33.04
BVpS35.79
TBVpS31.04
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number73.7828 (-23.53%)
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)18.12%
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 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 3.01
F-Score4
WACC11.24%
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-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 6 / 10 to RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) stock?

RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for RIO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) is 14.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.7.


Is the dividend of RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR sustainable?

The dividend rating of RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR (RIO) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 64.89%.