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Is the current ratio high or low?

The current ratio of 1.44 is 17% below its 5-year average of 1.75, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.44–2.13).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 5.75% below its 12-month average of 1.53.

Quick Ratio|Debt to Equity|P/B Ratio|All Metrics
Current Ratio

RIO Current Ratio

1.44

Reported quarterly current ratio; no daily interpolation.

-15.58% 5Y
RIO Current Ratio

RIO Average Current Ratio Chart

RIO Current Ratio

RIO Current vs Average Current Ratio Chart

RIO Current Ratio Metrics

CURRENT RATIO

1.44

CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM

1.53

CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y

1.66

CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y

1.75

CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y

1.67

CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y

1.62

CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y

1.56

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-5.75%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-12.88%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-17.49%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-13.73%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-10.78%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-7.68%

RIO Competitors' Current Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPCURRENT RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Rio Tinto Group (RIO)$152.24B1.441.531.661.75
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs ›$142.89B3.893.323.513.37
Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs ›$102.62B2.291.961.852.14
BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs ›$205.82B1.461.581.521.53
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B2.292.352.402.47
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B0.870.830.870.89
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B1.081.171.241.33
CRH plc (CRH)vs ›$75.05B1.741.561.661.75
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B1.151.091.151.29
Linde plc (LIN)vs ›$240.38B0.880.890.840.82

Liquidity Analysis

Current Ratio

1.44

Quick Ratio

0.98

Current Ratio Formula & Definition

Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities

The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Current Ratio FAQ

What is the current ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The current ratio for RIO stock is 1.44.
Is Rio Tinto Group's current ratio high or low?
The current ratio of 1.44 is 17% below its 5-year average of 1.75, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.44–2.13).
What is the TTM average current ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The TTM average current ratio for RIO stock is 1.53.
What is the 3Y average current ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 3Y average current ratio for RIO stock is 1.66.
What is the 5Y average current ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 5Y average current ratio for RIO stock is 1.75.
What is the 10Y average current ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 10Y average current ratio for RIO stock is 1.67.
What is the 15Y average current ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 15Y average current ratio for RIO stock is 1.62.
What is the 20Y average current ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 20Y average current ratio for RIO stock is 1.56.

RIO Current Ratio History

DATECURRENT RATIO
2025-12-311.44
2025-06-301.53
2024-12-311.63
2024-06-301.70
2023-12-311.69
2023-06-301.99
2022-12-311.64
2022-06-301.79
2021-12-311.93
2021-06-302.13
2020-12-311.80
2020-06-301.61
2019-12-311.56
2019-06-301.52
2018-12-311.92
2018-06-301.66
2017-12-311.69
2017-05-311.56
2016-12-311.60
2016-06-301.71
2015-12-311.53
2015-06-301.52
2014-12-311.68
2014-06-301.64
2013-12-311.45
2013-06-301.30
2012-12-311.42
2012-06-301.53
2011-12-311.46
2011-06-301.63
2010-12-311.82
2010-06-301.53
2009-12-311.57
2009-06-300.40
2008-12-310.83
2008-06-301.22
2007-12-311.12
2007-06-301.16
2006-12-311.19
2006-06-301.17
2005-12-311.56
2005-06-301.51
2004-12-311.53
2004-06-301.38
2003-12-311.13
2003-06-300.98
2002-12-310.82
2002-06-300.92
2001-12-310.79
2001-06-300.67
2000-12-310.67
2000-06-300.95
1999-12-311.09
1999-06-300.98
1998-12-310.93
1998-06-301.03
1997-12-311.03
1996-12-311.37
1995-12-311.59
1994-12-311.35
1993-12-311.57
1992-12-312.05
1991-12-312.44
1990-12-312.48
1989-12-312.74
1988-12-312.06
1987-12-311.63
1986-12-312.00
1985-12-311.72

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About Rio Tinto Group

Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore; Aluminium and lithium; and Copper segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum and lithium segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting, and recycling, as well as mining and processing of lithium. The Copper segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products and exploration activities. It also owns and operates open pit and underground mines; and refineries, smelters, processing plants and power, and shipping facilities. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

London
57,271 employees
www.riotinto.com
Basic Materials / Industrial Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
CEO
Simon Callas Trott
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