Overview
Rio Tinto is a major diversified miner whose earnings are shaped by iron ore, aluminium and lithium, and copper, as well as the costs and execution demands of mining and processing. The shares trade at A$162.37, with a market capitalisation of A$264.1 billion. The business reported trailing revenue of A$61.8 billion, revenue growth of 15.50% and a profit margin of 19.58%, while its dividend yield is 2.87%.
Rio Tinto is a large, diversified miner with a global footprint and operations in iron ore, aluminium and lithium, and copper. Its activities cover exploration, mining and processing, as well as refining, smelting and recycling. The company also produces or recovers related materials including salt, gypsum, gold, silver and molybdenum. At A$264.1 billion in market capitalisation and A$61.8 billion in trailing revenue, it is a substantial business whose performance is tied to mining markets and the execution of its varied operations.
Key facts
- Ticker
- RIO
- Exchange
- AU
- ISIN
- AU000000RIO1
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Other Industrial Metals & Mining
- Country
- Australia
- Currency
- AUD
- Price
- A$162.37
- Previous close
- A$161.97
- Day change
- +A$0.40 (+0.25%)
- Market cap
- 264.1B
- 52W low
- A$118.79
- 52W high
- A$192.53
Price and trend
Last price: A$162.37
- Price
- A$162.37
- 52W range
- A$118.79 – A$192.53
- 50-day SMA
- A$171.46
- 200-day SMA
- A$167.78
- Price vs 50D SMA
- -5.30%
- Price vs 200D SMA
- -3.23%
Valuation
- P/E
- 14.90
- PEG
- 14.02
- EPS
- 10.90
- Dividend yield
- 2.87%
- Beta
- 0.66
Rio Tinto trades at about 14.9 times earnings, alongside a 19.58% profit margin and reported revenue growth of 15.50%. These figures point to a profitable, sizeable business, but valuation should be considered in the context of the cyclical and capital-intensive mining sector. The indicated dividend yield is 2.87%; it is not fixed and can vary with the share price and distributions. At A$162.37, the share price sits within its A$118.79–A$192.53 52-week range and below the A$171.46 50-day and A$167.78 200-day moving averages, suggesting recent price weakness relative to those averages.
Profitability and growth
- Revenue growth
- 15.50%
- Revenue TTM
- 61.8B
- Profit margin
- 19.58%
Analyst view
Comparison uses the last price shown; targets are analyst estimates.
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- Price
- A$162.37
- Target price
- A$171.65
- Target vs last price
- 5.72% from last price
The available target price is A$171.65, or 5.72% above the last price. That estimate is secondary context rather than a measure of business value: Rio Tinto’s outlook ultimately depends on its operating performance, commodity markets and the economics of its mining and processing portfolio.
Risks
Rio Tinto’s broad portfolio spans iron ore, aluminium and lithium, and copper, but mining and processing remain exposed to commodity-market swings and the demands of operating large, complex assets. Its reported revenue growth and profitability may not persist if market conditions change, while the dividend yield can move with the share price and distributions are not assured. The shares are also below both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, adding a softer near-term technical backdrop.
FAQ
What does Rio Tinto do?
Rio Tinto explores, mines and processes mineral resources. Its operations span iron ore, aluminium and lithium, and copper, with activities including mining, refining, smelting and recycling.
How large is Rio Tinto?
The company has a market capitalisation of A$264.1 billion and trailing revenue of A$61.8 billion.
Does Rio Tinto pay a dividend?
The supplied figures show a dividend yield of 2.87%. Yield can change with the share price, and dividends are not guaranteed.
What are the main risks to consider?
Rio Tinto’s results can be affected by commodity-market conditions and by the operational and investment demands of running a broad mining and processing business. Its iron ore, aluminium and lithium, and copper activities also expose it to different market and execution risks.
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