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Is the EV/FCF ratio high or low?

The EV/FCF ratio of 15.62x is 138% above its 5-year average of 6.55x, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.55x–18.40x).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 26.73% above its 12-month average of 12.33x.

RIO EV/FCF Ratio

RIO EV/FCF Ratio Chart

15.62x
+119.69% 1Y
RIO EV/FCF Ratio

RIO Average EV/FCF Ratio Chart

RIO EV/FCF Ratio

RIO Current vs Average EV/FCF Ratio Chart

RIO EV/FCF Ratio Metrics

EV/FCF RATIO

15.62x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG TTM

12.33x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 3Y

7.32x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 5Y

5.70x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 10Y

6.28x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 15Y

N/A

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+26.73%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+113.31%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+174.20%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+148.83%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

RIO Competitors' EV/FCF Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/FCF RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Rio Tinto Group (RIO)$152.24B15.62x12.33x7.32x5.70x
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs ›$142.89B33.49x35.16x31.43x26.79x
Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs ›$102.62B8.25x14.94x126.95x85.42x
BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs ›$205.82B10.75x8.60x6.34x5.56x
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B15.46x20.48x61.11x45.11x
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B34.05x40.34x42.71x45.51x
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B47.71x51.34x45.10x47.01x
CRH plc (CRH)vs ›$75.05B31.87x37.63x29.21x20.97x
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B23.32x29.38x19.33x14.70x
Linde plc (LIN)vs ›$240.38B51.94x47.87x45.39x38.96x

Cash Flow Valuation Comparison

EV/FCF

15.6x

P/FCF

14.3x

FCF Yield

7.01%

Formula: EV/FCF = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow

EV/FCF vs P/FCF:

  • EV/FCF accounts for debt and cash through enterprise value
  • P/FCF only considers equity value
  • EV/FCF can be compared across companies with different debt levels
  • Both measure how the market values cash generation

EV/FCF Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/FCF = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

Enterprise value to free cash flow compares total company value to the cash the business generates after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EV/FCF Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/FCF ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The EV/FCF ratio for RIO stock is 15.62x.
Is Rio Tinto Group's EV/FCF ratio high or low?
The EV/FCF ratio of 15.62x is 138% above its 5-year average of 6.55x, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.55x–18.40x).
What is the TTM average EV/FCF ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The TTM average EV/FCF ratio for RIO stock is 12.33x.
What is the 3Y average EV/FCF ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 3Y average EV/FCF ratio for RIO stock is 7.32x.
What is the 5Y average EV/FCF ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 5Y average EV/FCF ratio for RIO stock is 5.70x.
What is the 10Y average EV/FCF ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 10Y average EV/FCF ratio for RIO stock is 6.28x.

RIO EV/FCF Ratio History

DATEEV/FCF RATIO
2026-06-2615.62x
2026-06-2515.83x
2026-06-2415.66x
2026-06-2315.90x
2026-06-2216.47x
2026-06-1816.58x
2026-06-1716.98x
2026-06-1617.44x
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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
Basic Materials / Industrial Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
CEO
Simon Callas Trott