Earnings Per Share (EPS): 13.17
Is the earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
The earnings per share (EPS) of 13.17 is 71% above its 5-year average of 7.70, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.04–13.17).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 98.49% above its 12-month average of 6.63.
RIO Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Reported quarterly EPS; no daily interpolation.
RIO Quarterly EPS Growth (YoY)
EPS growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
RIO Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
RIO Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
RIO Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
13.17
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
6.63
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
6.78
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
7.70
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
6.00
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
5.02
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
4.22
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+98.49%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+94.25%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+71.08%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+119.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+162.58%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+212.16%
RIO Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO) | $152.24B | 13.17 | 6.63 | 6.78 | 7.70 |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs › | $142.89B | 6.01 | 4.72 | 3.99 | 3.73 |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $102.62B | 7.73 | 4.63 | 1.42 | 1.78 |
| BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs › | $205.82B | 8.52 | 3.34 | 4.94 | 4.57 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 1.89 | 1.42 | 1.63 | 1.64 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 10.42 | 10.53 | 9.56 | 8.81 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 7.39 | 7.38 | 5.85 | 3.86 |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $75.05B | 5.80 | 5.30 | 4.93 | 4.08 |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 0.66 | 0.98 | 1.96 | 2.22 |
| Linde plc (LIN)vs › | $240.38B | 15.06 | 14.19 | 12.35 | 10.26 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$13.17
Forward EPS (Est.)
$8.71
P/E Ratio
7.1
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The earnings per share (EPS) for RIO stock is 13.17.
- Is Rio Tinto Group's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
- The earnings per share (EPS) of 13.17 is 71% above its 5-year average of 7.70, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.04–13.17).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for RIO stock is 6.63.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for RIO stock is 6.78.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for RIO stock is 7.70.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for RIO stock is 6.00.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for RIO stock is 5.02.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for RIO stock is 4.22.
RIO Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.15 |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.12 |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.20 |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.65 |
| 2021-12-31 | 13.03 |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.04 |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.91 |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.93 |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.90 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.57 |
| 2015-12-31 | -0.48 |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.53 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.98 |
| 2012-12-31 | -1.62 |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.03 |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.31 |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.76 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.93 |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.70 |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.61 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.16 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.98 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.65 |
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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