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Debt to Assets Ratio: 18.36%

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Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?

The debt to assets ratio of 18.36% is 26% above its 5-year average of 14.63%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.68%–19.57%).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 7.14% above its 12-month average of 17.14%.

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Debt to Assets

RIO Debt to Assets Ratio

18.36%

Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.

-24.12% 5Y
RIO Debt to Assets Ratio

RIO Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

RIO Debt to Assets Ratio

RIO Current vs Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

RIO Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO

18.36%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM

17.14%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y

15.20%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y

14.63%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y

15.50%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y

17.86%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y

17.34%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+7.14%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+20.76%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+25.51%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+18.48%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+2.80%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+5.89%

RIO Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO ASSETS RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Rio Tinto Group (RIO)$152.24B18.36%17.14%15.20%14.63%
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs ›$142.89B0.35%N/AN/AN/A
Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs ›$102.62B0.10%N/AN/AN/A
BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs ›$205.82B0.23%N/AN/AN/A
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B0.20%N/AN/AN/A
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B0.56%N/AN/AN/A
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B0.38%N/AN/AN/A
CRH plc (CRH)vs ›$75.05B0.34%N/AN/AN/A
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B0.22%N/AN/AN/A
Linde plc (LIN)vs ›$240.38B0.31%N/AN/AN/A

Leverage Ratios Comparison

Debt/Assets

18.4%

Debt/Equity

0.38

Current Ratio

1.44

Interest Coverage

14.0x

Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100

Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:

  • Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
  • Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
  • Both measure leverage but from different perspectives

Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.

Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to assets ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The debt to assets ratio for RIO stock is 18.36%.
Is Rio Tinto Group's debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 18.36% is 26% above its 5-year average of 14.63%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.68%–19.57%).
What is the TTM average debt to assets ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The TTM average debt to assets ratio for RIO stock is 17.14%.
What is the 3Y average debt to assets ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 3Y average debt to assets ratio for RIO stock is 15.20%.
What is the 5Y average debt to assets ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 5Y average debt to assets ratio for RIO stock is 14.63%.
What is the 10Y average debt to assets ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 10Y average debt to assets ratio for RIO stock is 15.50%.
What is the 15Y average debt to assets ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 15Y average debt to assets ratio for RIO stock is 17.86%.
What is the 20Y average debt to assets ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 20Y average debt to assets ratio for RIO stock is 17.34%.

RIO Debt to Assets Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
2025-12-3118.36%
2025-06-3019.57%
2024-12-3113.48%
2024-06-3014.03%
2023-12-3113.86%
2023-06-3014.43%
2022-12-3112.68%
2022-06-3013.49%
2021-12-3113.15%
2021-06-3013.45%
2020-12-3114.39%
2020-06-3016.70%
2019-12-3116.76%
2019-06-3017.66%
2018-12-3114.02%
2018-06-3015.32%
2017-12-3115.85%
2017-05-3117.44%
2016-12-3119.75%
2016-06-3024.19%
2015-12-3125.19%
2015-06-3025.04%
2014-12-3123.25%
2014-06-3023.18%
2013-12-3125.63%
2013-06-3025.80%
2012-12-3122.81%
2012-06-3017.47%
2011-12-3118.24%
2011-06-3014.86%
2010-12-3113.54%
2010-06-3017.49%
2009-12-3123.66%
2009-06-3043.00%
2008-12-3144.36%
2008-06-3040.90%
2007-12-3146.36%
2007-06-3010.13%
2006-12-3110.18%
2006-06-3013.00%
2005-12-3113.37%
2005-06-3016.16%
2004-12-3118.01%
2004-06-3020.98%
2003-12-3125.10%
2003-06-3028.07%
2002-12-3130.06%
2002-06-3031.28%
2001-12-3132.63%
2001-06-3032.59%
2000-12-3129.82%
2000-06-3022.96%
1999-12-3120.62%
1999-06-3027.03%
1998-12-3128.07%
1998-06-3026.01%
1997-12-3126.63%
1996-12-3126.51%
1995-12-3124.15%
1994-12-3121.74%
1993-12-3124.72%
1992-12-3128.84%
1991-12-3126.43%
1990-12-3127.04%
1989-12-3135.24%
1988-12-3121.58%
1987-12-3122.77%
1986-12-3126.24%
1985-12-3124.06%

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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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