Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 17.12% is 15% above its 5-year average of 14.87%, around the middle of its 5-year range (12.68%–19.57%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 6.71% below its 12-month average of 18.35%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
17.12%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
18.35%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
15.84%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
14.87%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
15.58%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
17.97%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
17.44%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.71%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.10%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.08%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+9.89%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-4.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-1.84%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
0.24%
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+6886.78%
vs the sector median at left
Rio Tinto Group
Market Cap
$164.21B
Debt to Assets Ratio
17.12%
TTM Avg
18.35%
3Y Avg
15.84%
5Y Avg
14.87%
Market Cap
$161.84B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.35%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$99.42B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.17%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$93.61B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.24%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$87.76B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.53%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO) | $164.21B | 17.12% | 18.35% | 15.84% | 14.87% |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs › | $161.84B | 0.35% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $124.82B | 0.09% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Linde plc (LIN)vs › | $222.49B | 0.32% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $99.42B | 0.17% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs › | $229.44B | 0.27% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $93.61B | 0.24% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $87.76B | 0.53% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $78.86B | 0.46% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $69.45B | 0.09% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
17.1%
Debt/Equity
0.35
Current Ratio
1.42
Interest Coverage
14.0x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
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
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 17.12% |
| 2025-12-31 | 18.36% |
| 2025-06-30 | 19.57% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.48% |
| 2024-06-30 | 14.03% |
| 2023-12-31 | 13.86% |
| 2023-06-30 | 14.43% |
| 2022-12-31 | 12.68% |
| 2022-06-30 | 13.49% |
| 2021-12-31 | 13.15% |
| 2021-06-30 | 13.45% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.39% |
| 2020-06-30 | 16.70% |
| 2019-12-31 | 16.76% |
| 2019-06-30 | 17.66% |
| 2018-12-31 | 14.02% |
| 2018-06-30 | 15.32% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.85% |
| 2017-05-31 | 17.44% |
| 2016-12-31 | 19.75% |
| 2016-06-30 | 24.19% |
| 2015-12-31 | 25.19% |
| 2015-06-30 | 25.04% |
| 2014-12-31 | 23.25% |
| 2014-06-30 | 23.18% |
| 2013-12-31 | 25.63% |
| 2013-06-30 | 25.80% |
| 2012-12-31 | 22.81% |
| 2012-06-30 | 17.47% |
| 2011-12-31 | 18.24% |
| 2011-06-30 | 14.86% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.54% |
| 2010-06-30 | 17.49% |
| 2009-12-31 | 23.66% |
| 2009-06-30 | 43.00% |
| 2008-12-31 | 44.36% |
| 2008-06-30 | 40.90% |
| 2007-12-31 | 46.36% |
| 2007-06-30 | 10.13% |
| 2006-12-31 | 10.18% |
| 2006-06-30 | 13.00% |
| 2005-12-31 | 13.37% |
| 2005-06-30 | 16.16% |
| 2004-12-31 | 18.01% |
| 2004-06-30 | 20.98% |
| 2003-12-31 | 25.10% |
| 2003-06-30 | 28.07% |
| 2002-12-31 | 30.06% |
| 2002-06-30 | 31.28% |
| 2001-12-31 | 32.63% |
| 2001-06-30 | 32.59% |
| 2000-12-31 | 29.82% |
| 2000-06-30 | 22.96% |
| 1999-12-31 | 20.62% |
| 1999-06-30 | 27.03% |
| 1998-12-31 | 28.07% |
| 1998-06-30 | 26.01% |
| 1997-12-31 | 26.63% |
| 1996-12-31 | 26.51% |
| 1995-12-31 | 24.15% |
| 1994-12-31 | 21.74% |
| 1993-12-31 | 24.72% |
| 1992-12-31 | 28.84% |
| 1991-12-31 | 26.43% |
| 1990-12-31 | 27.04% |
| 1989-12-31 | 35.24% |
| 1988-12-31 | 21.58% |
| 1987-12-31 | 22.77% |
| 1986-12-31 | 26.24% |
| 1985-12-31 | 24.06% |
