Operating Margin: 25.33%
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 25.33% is 25% below its 5-year average of 33.78%, near the low end of its 5-year range (24.99%–52.71%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 2.38% below its 12-month average of 25.95%.
RIO Operating Margin
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
RIO Average Operating Margin Chart
RIO Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart
RIO Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
25.33%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
25.95%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
27.62%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
33.78%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
31.59%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
29.27%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
18.49%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.38%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-8.26%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-25.01%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-19.82%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-13.46%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+36.98%
RIO Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO) | $152.24B | 25.33% | 25.95% | 27.62% | 33.78% |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs › | $142.89B | 54.62% | 50.38% | 46.81% | 46.97% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $102.62B | 52.62% | 38.91% | 24.23% | 23.10% |
| BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs › | $205.82B | 41.04% | 34.74% | 41.12% | 40.66% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 27.77% | 25.70% | 27.64% | 26.53% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 16.13% | 16.21% | 15.41% | 15.09% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 17.49% | 17.36% | 15.04% | 14.65% |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $75.05B | 13.18% | 14.27% | 13.76% | 12.85% |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 27.84% | 28.66% | 32.64% | 35.64% |
| Linde plc (LIN)vs › | $240.38B | 28.79% | 26.16% | 24.09% | 21.30% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
27.6%
Operating Margin
25.3%
Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The operating margin for RIO stock is 25.33%.
- Is Rio Tinto Group's operating margin high or low?
- The operating margin of 25.33% is 25% below its 5-year average of 33.78%, near the low end of its 5-year range (24.99%–52.71%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The TTM average operating margin for RIO stock is 25.95%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for RIO stock is 27.62%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for RIO stock is 33.78%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for RIO stock is 31.59%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for RIO stock is 29.27%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for RIO stock is 18.49%.
RIO Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 25.33% |
| 2025-06-30 | 24.99% |
| 2024-12-31 | 27.53% |
| 2024-06-30 | 30.81% |
| 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 | 31.43% |
| 2018-06-30 | 30.15% |
| 2017-12-31 | 27.43% |
| 2017-05-31 | 30.59% |
| 2016-12-31 | 24.04% |
| 2016-06-30 | 10.32% |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.99% |
| 2015-06-30 | 19.56% |
| 2014-12-31 | 24.79% |
| 2014-06-30 | 28.50% |
| 2013-12-31 | 27.28% |
| 2013-06-30 | 23.45% |
| 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% |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.00% |
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| 2000-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1999-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 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% |
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