Free Cash Flow (FCF): $10.77B
The free cash flow (FCF) is $10.77B. It is below its 12-month average by 14.75% ($12.64B).
RIO Free Cash Flow (FCF)
Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.
RIO Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
RIO Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
RIO Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
RIO Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$10.77B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$12.64B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$17.63B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$21.21B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$16.96B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
N/A
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-14.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-38.90%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-49.23%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-36.50%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$10.77B
FCF Yield
7.01%
Price/FCF
14.3
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for RIO stock is $10.77B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for RIO stock is $12.64B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RIO stock is $17.63B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RIO stock is $21.21B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RIO stock is $16.96B.
RIO Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $10.77B |
| 2025-06-30 | $12.69B |
| 2024-12-31 | $14.45B |
| 2024-06-30 | $14.42B |
| 2023-12-31 | $18.75B |
| 2023-06-30 | $22.80B |
| 2022-12-31 | $29.51B |
| 2022-06-30 | $33.63B |
| 2021-12-31 | $29.41B |
| 2021-06-30 | $26.79B |
| 2020-12-31 | $20.11B |
| 2020-06-30 | $16.61B |
| 2019-12-31 | $16.32B |
| 2019-06-30 | $15.30B |
| 2018-12-31 | $15.79B |
| 2018-06-30 | $15.80B |
| 2017-12-31 | $14.86B |
| 2017-05-31 | $12.74B |
| 2016-12-31 | $10.15B |
| 2016-06-30 | $11.13B |
| 2015-12-31 | $10.82B |
| 2015-06-30 | $11.61B |
| 2014-12-31 | $8.20B |
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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