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Rio Tinto ADR(RIO)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$85.93
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RIO

10/28/2026: RIO (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Rio Tinto ADR is a globally significant mining and metals company known for its large-scale, low-cost assets in iron ore, copper, and aluminum. The company has historically strong margins and serves as a major supplier to global infrastructure and electrification industries. A primary growth story centers on its expansion into critical minerals essential for the energy transition, though this is tempered by sensitivity to volatile commodity prices and Chinese industrial demand. Investors should monitor capital allocation, operational execution in key projects like Oyu Tolgoi, and changing environmental regulations. It may suit income-focused investors due to its regular dividend payments, though volatility risk remains a factor.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is tied to long-term commodity cycles rather than rapid, consistent capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is highly dependent on cyclical commodity price upturns, making it volatile.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at reasonable valuations relative to its long-term asset value.
Dividend investorStrong fitRio Tinto has a history of prioritizing significant cash returns to shareholders through dividends.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the stock is subject to high volatility from global commodity price swings.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighEarnings are directly tied to fluctuating global commodity prices.
Valuation riskMediumCyclical peaks can lead to overvaluation, while troughs may obscure asset value.
Competition risk (Commodity producers)MediumLow-cost production by global peers can pressure margins.
Business qualityStrongThe company owns world-class, long-life assets that define its market position.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividends are generous but variable based on cash flow and market conditions.
Execution riskMediumLarge-scale infrastructure and mining projects carry significant technical and timing risks.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 18.21%
Avg. Invested days 51
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RIO receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RIO has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.3%) and solid profitability (net margin 17.3%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-13.5%), moderate revenue growth (+7.7%), very low insider ownership of 0.00%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RIO's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $4.8B (8.3% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is RIO's strongest growth driver at +7.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-13.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-19.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 10.5% (soft) and 114.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Fisher Asset Management, LLC 1.27%
State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co 0.67%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 0.58%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.30%
MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.25%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RIO generates approximately $281 of gross profit, $259 of operating income, and $83 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 29.65%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RIO has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 139.45B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.62
1Y Target Price 102.71
Price to earnings Ratio 11.62
1Y Target Price 102.71
Volume (30-day avg) 2.2M shares
Beta 0.66
52 Weeks Range 64.48 - 110.16
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 64.48 - 110.16
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 5.55%
Basic EPS (TTM) 7.38

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Iron OreExtraction and sale of iron ore from Pilbara operations.This is the primary engine of profit for the company.
AluminumBauxite mining, alumina, and aluminum metal products.Provides secondary income with different cycle sensitivities.
CopperCopper mining and concentrate processing.A growing segment focused on green-energy demand.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.62
Forward PE 10.35
Enterprise Value 152.24B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.26
Enterprise Value 152.24B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.26
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.41
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.7
Shares Outstanding 1.25B
Shares Floating 1.43B
Shares Outstanding 1.25B
Shares Floating 1.43B
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 10.47

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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