Stock Analysis
Rio Tinto plcRIO
P/E 14.74×· 5Y range 3.95–18.42×· top 9% of history
Sector: Basic Materials
AnalystsBuy35 analystsP/E 14.7× sits at the 91st percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 42% of debt · H2 2025.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals, expensive
Strengths
- Financial Health68
- Profitability65
Risks
- Valuation42
- Growth0
Weak fundamentals at a demanding price.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 19.0% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 9.1× — debt well covered
What's happening with RIO
Profile
growth, moat, earnings quality and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation42/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (91th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (3.8%)12/25
- P/S (2.5x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth0/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (n/a)0/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability65/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (n/a)0/25
- ROE (19.0%)20/25
- Net margin (19.6%)20/25
- Operating margin (27.7%)25/25
- Financial Health68/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.01)18/25
- Current ratio (1.42)12/25
- Interest coverage (9.1x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 10%)20/25
- Quality20/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (0/9)0/25
- Beneish M (n/a)0/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 7.8%)20/25
- Moat0/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (n/a)0/25
- Median gross margin (n/a)0/25
- FCF-positive years (n/a)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (n/a)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠P/E 14.7× at top 9% of 5-year history
About Rio Tinto plc
Rio Tinto is a global diversified miner. Show more
Iron ore is its major commodity, with lesser contributions from copper and aluminum. Lithium, diamonds, gold, and industrial minerals are more minor contributors. The 1995 merger of RTZ and CRA, via a dual-listed structure, created the present-day company. The two operate as a single business entity, with shareholders in each company having equivalent economic and voting rights. Major assets included the Pilbara iron ore operations, a 30% stake in the Escondida copper mine, 66%-ownership of the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia, the Weipa and Gove bauxite mines in Australia, and six hydro-powered aluminum smelters in Canada.
Employees: 61,230 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
Valuation
42D+P/E (TTM)14.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 4.0x–18.4x · 91st pct
P/FCF28.4xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.8%C
Grade C: LowLatest stored TTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 3.0%–11.2% · 10th pct
P/S (TTM)2.54xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.3x–3.2x · 91st pct
EV/EBITDA7.0xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 2.9x–13.6x · 91st pct
EV/Sales2.8xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E11.4xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.04xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.77B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield4.20%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio54.5%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
65BROIC—
NOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE19.0%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA9.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin19.6%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin—
TTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin49.2%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin—
FCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin—
TTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR—
Compound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
68BAltman Z-Score2.01C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.42xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.93xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage9.1xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.32xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.42xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
20EPiotroski F-Score0/9D
Grade D: WeakFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score—
Earnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability7.8%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.47xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
0EROIC >12% Years—
Share of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)—
Median annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years—
Share of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor—
Weakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$5.84
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$40.24
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$22.85B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$9.51B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$13.35B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$71.70B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.16xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$146.38B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.35C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Rio Tinto plc (RIO)
Rio Tinto plc meets only 0 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria — a sign of weak underlying fundamentals. Altman Z-Score of 2.01 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out.
- The stock currently yields 4.2% in dividends.
See how RIO ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all RIO moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Pre-market | 88.72 | -2.77% | -2.05 |
Frequently Asked Questions about RIO
What is the current Rio Tinto plc (RIO) stock price?
RIO is trading at $90.32 at the last market close, up 0.12% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks RIO pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is RIO stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Rio Tinto plc's financial health at 68/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is RIO stock overvalued?
Rio Tinto plc trades at a trailing P/E of 14.7 and our valuation score rates it 42/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Rio Tinto plc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for RIO. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Rio Tinto plc operate in?
Rio Tinto plc operates in the Basic Materials sector. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Rio Tinto plc do?
Rio Tinto is a global diversified miner.
About Rio Tinto plc (RIO) Stock
Rio Tinto plc (RIO) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector. As of the latest update, Rio Tinto plc is trading at $90.32, up 0.12% on the day with a market capitalization of $146.4 billion. The financial health score for RIO is 68/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for RIO stock.
RIO Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time RIO stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for RIO with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Rio Tinto plc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 68/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for RIO.
- Sector peers: Compare RIO against 3 other basic materials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is RIO a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Rio Tinto plc (RIO) as an investment. The financial health score of 68/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Rio Tinto plc (RIO) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.