EBITDA Margin: 34.49%
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%.
RIO EBITDA Margin
Reported quarterly EBITDA margin; no daily interpolation.
RIO Average EBITDA Margin Chart
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
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO) | $152.24B | 34.49% | 35.93% | 38.13% | 43.50% |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs › | $142.89B | 58.64% | 57.31% | 54.37% | 54.85% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $102.62B | 59.39% | 53.00% | 45.50% | 46.87% |
| BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs › | $205.82B | 47.38% | 43.55% | 49.44% | 49.46% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 33.15% | 34.46% | 36.46% | 35.73% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 18.64% | 18.81% | 18.04% | 17.85% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 22.29% | 22.41% | 20.73% | 20.69% |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $75.05B | 19.97% | 19.67% | 18.83% | 18.21% |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 36.93% | 36.66% | 40.29% | 43.01% |
| Linde plc (LIN)vs › | $240.38B | 37.36% | 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
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 34.49% |
| 2025-06-30 | 37.40% |
| 2024-12-31 | 35.90% |
| 2024-06-30 | 41.34% |
| 2023-12-31 | 37.21% |
| 2023-06-30 | 40.90% |
| 2022-12-31 | 39.70% |
| 2022-06-30 | 49.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | 49.43% |
| 2021-06-30 | 59.68% |
| 2020-12-31 | 53.18% |
| 2020-06-30 | 46.26% |
| 2019-12-31 | 45.84% |
| 2019-06-30 | 46.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | 40.33% |
| 2018-06-30 | 40.44% |
| 2017-12-31 | 38.86% |
| 2017-05-31 | 43.40% |
| 2016-12-31 | 37.37% |
| 2016-06-30 | 25.05% |
| 2015-12-31 | 26.77% |
| 2015-06-30 | 32.39% |
| 2014-12-31 | 34.99% |
| 2014-06-30 | 37.77% |
| 2013-12-31 | 37.86% |
| 2013-06-30 | 32.75% |
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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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Industrial Materials
- CEO
- Simon Callas Trott