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RIORio Tinto Group

Free Cash Flow Yield: 7.01%

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Is the free cash flow yield high or low?

The free cash flow yield of 7.01% is 64% below its 5-year average of 19.71%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.87%–40.32%).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 27.82% below its 12-month average of 9.71%.

Free Cash Flow CAGR|Earnings Yield|Dividend Yield|P/FCF Ratio|All Metrics
RIO Free Cash Flow Yield

RIO Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

7.01%
-53.51% 1Y
RIO Free Cash Flow Yield

RIO Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

RIO Free Cash Flow Yield

RIO Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

RIO Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

7.01%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

9.71%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

14.57%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

19.71%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

17.17%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

N/A

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-27.82%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-51.89%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-64.44%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-59.16%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

RIO Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Rio Tinto Group (RIO)$152.24B7.01%9.71%14.57%19.71%
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs ›$142.89B3.04%3.12%3.64%4.63%
Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs ›$102.62B11.75%7.18%4.04%4.56%
BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs ›$205.82B10.12%13.14%18.56%21.39%
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B6.93%5.84%3.30%4.96%
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B3.40%2.93%2.77%2.71%
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B2.32%2.17%2.54%2.47%
CRH plc (CRH)vs ›$75.05B3.83%3.24%4.56%8.42%
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B5.20%4.45%8.99%13.28%
Linde plc (LIN)vs ›$240.38B2.10%2.30%2.41%2.96%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

7.01%

Earnings Yield

14.04%

Dividend Yield

5.42%

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The free cash flow yield for RIO stock is 7.01%.
Is Rio Tinto Group's free cash flow yield high or low?
The free cash flow yield of 7.01% is 64% below its 5-year average of 19.71%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.87%–40.32%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for RIO stock is 9.71%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for RIO stock is 14.57%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for RIO stock is 19.71%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for RIO stock is 17.17%.

RIO Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-267.01%
2026-06-256.91%
2026-06-246.99%
2026-06-236.88%
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2025-06-2015.82%
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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
www.riotinto.com
Basic Materials / Industrial Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
CEO
Simon Callas Trott
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