Rio Tinto plc (RIO) Fundamental Analysis
Rio Tinto plc operates in a cyclical, commodity-sensitive industry, so each quarter is best judged against the cycle rather than in isolation. It is solidly profitable, with a latest net margin of 17%. The latest filing shows a mixed picture across the four dimensions.
Beat Index assesses Rio Tinto plc across sixteen analysis tabs, spanning revenue and income, margins, cash flow, returns, liquidity and leverage, working capital, intrinsic value, commitments, insider activity, risk, and its latest 20-F reads strongest on revenue growth and profit margins while flagging cash generation and balance-sheet strength for closer review. Every figure is taken as-reported from SEC EDGAR filings, with no vendor adjustments.
At a glance
- PositiveGrowth: Revenue up 7% YoY
- WatchCash Generation: FCF margin 8%
- ConcernNo red flags in the latest quarter.
Trend matrix, last 4 quarters
| Dimension | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Revenue up 7% YoY | Revenue -1% YoY (cycle) | Revenue -3% YoY (cycle) | Revenue -13% YoY (cycle) |
| Profitability | Net margin 17% | Net margin 22% | Net margin 19% | Net margin 22% |
| Cash Generation | FCF margin 8% | FCF margin 11% | FCF margin 15% | FCF margin 17% |
| Balance Sheet | Debt/equity 0.3x | Debt/equity 0.2x | Debt/equity 0.2x | Debt/equity 0.2x |
Quarterly financials
| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $57.64B | $53.66B | $54.04B | $55.55B | $63.49B |
| Cash & equivalents | $8.87B | $8.49B | $9.67B | $6.78B | $12.81B |
| Net income | $9.97B | $11.55B | $10.06B | $12.42B | $21.09B |
| Operating cash flow | $16.83B | $15.60B | $15.16B | $16.13B | $25.34B |
| Free cash flow | $4.50B | $5.98B | $8.07B | $9.38B | $17.96B |
Figures in USD, as reported to the SEC. Longer history is available in the full analysis.
What's inside the full dashboard
Sixteen analysis tabs, all sourced from SEC filings, no estimates.
- Cash Flow: Free cash flow generation and operating cash flow trends.
- Intrinsic Value: Discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation and enterprise multiples.
- Liquidity & Leverage: Balance-sheet strength: assets, liabilities, debt and liquidity ratios.
- Margins: Gross, operating, and net profit margin analysis.
- Returns: Return on equity, return on assets, and return on invested capital.
- Revenue & Income: Revenue growth, composition, and year-over-year income trends.
- Working Capital: Working-capital efficiency, cash conversion and asset-turnover metrics.
- Risk: Debt levels, liquidity ratios, and financial risk indicators.
- Insider: Insider stock transactions and executive activity.
- Commitments: Operating leases, purchase commitments, and future obligations.
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