Gross Margin: 25.33%
Is the gross margin high or low?
The gross margin of 25.33% is 25% below its 5-year average of 33.96%, near the low end of its 5-year range (24.99%–52.71%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 2.73% below its 12-month average of 26.05%.
RIO Gross Margin
Reported quarterly gross margin; no daily interpolation.
RIO Average Gross Margin Chart
RIO Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart
RIO Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
25.33%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
26.05%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
27.89%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
33.96%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
30.99%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
30.33%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
19.78%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.18%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-25.40%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.26%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-16.47%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+28.09%
RIO Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO) | $152.24B | 25.33% | 26.05% | 27.89% | 33.96% |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs › | $142.89B | 60.42% | 53.20% | 48.86% | 48.78% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $102.62B | 55.12% | 42.20% | 28.07% | 27.14% |
| BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs › | $205.82B | 82.72% | 82.19% | 82.42% | 82.88% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 27.80% | 28.23% | 30.36% | 29.31% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 49.12% | 48.70% | 46.55% | 46.05% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 44.29% | 43.99% | 41.63% | 41.51% |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $75.05B | 35.58% | 35.92% | 34.78% | 34.13% |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 34.52% | 35.30% | 39.54% | 45.64% |
| Linde plc (LIN)vs › | $240.38B | 45.99% | 39.97% | 36.05% | 33.12% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
25.3%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The gross margin for RIO stock is 25.33%.
- Is Rio Tinto Group's gross margin high or low?
- The gross margin of 25.33% is 25% below its 5-year average of 33.96%, near the low end of its 5-year range (24.99%–52.71%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The TTM average gross margin for RIO stock is 26.05%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for RIO stock is 27.89%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for RIO stock is 33.96%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for RIO stock is 30.99%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for RIO stock is 30.33%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for RIO stock is 19.78%.
RIO Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 25.33% |
| 2025-06-30 | 24.99% |
| 2024-12-31 | 27.82% |
| 2024-06-30 | 32.48% |
| 2023-12-31 | 25.43% |
| 2023-06-30 | 29.41% |
| 2022-12-31 | 29.80% |
| 2022-06-30 | 40.99% |
| 2021-12-31 | 41.57% |
| 2021-06-30 | 52.71% |
| 2020-12-31 | 43.04% |
| 2020-06-30 | 35.46% |
| 2019-12-31 | 33.94% |
| 2019-06-30 | 36.76% |
| 2018-12-31 | 37.62% |
| 2018-06-30 | 32.35% |
| 2017-12-31 | 30.80% |
| 2017-05-31 | 34.51% |
| 2016-12-31 | 27.13% |
| 2016-06-30 | 13.05% |
| 2015-12-31 | 17.39% |
| 2015-06-30 | 22.10% |
| 2014-12-31 | 27.05% |
| 2014-06-30 | 30.59% |
| 2013-12-31 | 32.44% |
| 2013-06-30 | 26.19% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.00% |
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| 1998-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1998-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1995-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1994-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1993-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1992-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1991-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1990-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1989-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1988-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1987-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1986-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1985-12-31 | 0.00% |
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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