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Is the EBITDA margin high or low?

The EBITDA margin of 34.49% is 21% below its 5-year average of 43.50%, near the low end of its 5-year range (34.49%–59.68%).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 4.01% below its 12-month average of 35.93%.

EBITDA Margin

RIO EBITDA Margin

34.49%

Reported quarterly EBITDA margin; no daily interpolation.

+37.71% 5Y
RIO EBITDA Margin

RIO Average EBITDA Margin Chart

RIO EBITDA Margin

RIO Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart

RIO EBITDA Margin Metrics

EBITDA MARGIN

34.49%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM

35.93%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y

38.13%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y

43.50%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y

40.50%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y

N/A

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-4.01%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-9.56%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-20.71%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-14.84%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

RIO Competitors' EBITDA Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPEBITDA MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Rio Tinto Group (RIO)$152.24B34.49%35.93%38.13%43.50%
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs ›$142.89B58.64%57.31%54.37%54.85%
Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs ›$102.62B59.39%53.00%45.50%46.87%
BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs ›$205.82B47.38%43.55%49.44%49.46%
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B33.15%34.46%36.46%35.73%
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B18.64%18.81%18.04%17.85%
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B22.29%22.41%20.73%20.69%
CRH plc (CRH)vs ›$75.05B19.97%19.67%18.83%18.21%
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B36.93%36.66%40.29%43.01%
Linde plc (LIN)vs ›$240.38B37.36%37.42%35.77%34.43%

Margin Comparison

Gross Margin

27.6%

EBITDA Margin

34.5%

Operating Margin

27.1%

Net Margin

19.3%

Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100

Why EBITDA Margin matters:

  • Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
  • Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
  • Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
  • Good proxy for operating cash generation

EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition

EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue

EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EBITDA Margin FAQ

What is the EBITDA margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The EBITDA margin for RIO stock is 34.49%.
Is Rio Tinto Group's EBITDA margin high or low?
The EBITDA margin of 34.49% is 21% below its 5-year average of 43.50%, near the low end of its 5-year range (34.49%–59.68%).
What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The TTM average EBITDA margin for RIO stock is 35.93%.
What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 3Y average EBITDA margin for RIO stock is 38.13%.
What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 5Y average EBITDA margin for RIO stock is 43.50%.
What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 10Y average EBITDA margin for RIO stock is 40.50%.

RIO EBITDA Margin History

DATEEBITDA MARGIN
2025-12-3134.49%
2025-06-3037.40%
2024-12-3135.90%
2024-06-3041.34%
2023-12-3137.21%
2023-06-3040.90%
2022-12-3139.70%
2022-06-3049.25%
2021-12-3149.43%
2021-06-3059.68%
2020-12-3153.18%
2020-06-3046.26%
2019-12-3145.84%
2019-06-3046.87%
2018-12-3140.33%
2018-06-3040.44%
2017-12-3138.86%
2017-05-3143.40%
2016-12-3137.37%
2016-06-3025.05%
2015-12-3126.77%
2015-06-3032.39%
2014-12-3134.99%
2014-06-3037.77%
2013-12-3137.86%
2013-06-3032.75%

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
Basic Materials / Industrial Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
CEO
Simon Callas Trott