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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).

Free Cash Flow

RIO Free Cash Flow (FCF)

$2.53B

Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.

+31.67% 5Y

RIO Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)

Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

RIO Free Cash Flow (FCF)

RIO Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

RIO Free Cash Flow (FCF)

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

DATEFREE 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

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