Return on Assets (ROA): 16.77%
Is the return on assets (ROA) high or low?
The return on assets (ROA) of 16.77% is 40% above its 5-year average of 12.02%, near the high end of its 5-year range (7.80%–20.52%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 76.16% above its 12-month average of 9.52%.
RIO Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on assets; no daily interpolation.
RIO Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
RIO Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
RIO Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
16.77%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
9.52%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
10.39%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
12.02%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
9.96%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
8.38%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
9.02%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+76.16%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+61.41%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+39.54%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+68.31%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+100.21%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+85.92%
RIO Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO) | $152.24B | 16.77% | 9.52% | 10.39% | 12.02% |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs › | $142.89B | 22.67% | 19.16% | 17.02% | 15.99% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $102.62B | 14.66% | 9.17% | 3.15% | 3.72% |
| BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs › | $205.82B | 18.65% | 8.00% | 15.31% | 13.19% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 4.64% | 3.61% | 4.38% | 4.64% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 9.85% | 10.63% | 10.16% | 9.93% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 8.41% | 8.92% | 7.30% | 4.65% |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $75.05B | 8.69% | 6.73% | 7.50% | 6.37% |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 3.19% | 5.26% | 10.16% | 11.84% |
| Linde plc (LIN)vs › | $240.38B | 8.25% | 8.07% | 7.25% | 6.09% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
16.8%
ROE
34.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for RIO stock is 16.77%.
- Is Rio Tinto Group's return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- The return on assets (ROA) of 16.77% is 40% above its 5-year average of 12.02%, near the high end of its 5-year range (7.80%–20.52%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for RIO stock is 9.52%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for RIO stock is 10.39%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for RIO stock is 12.02%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for RIO stock is 9.96%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for RIO stock is 8.38%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for RIO stock is 9.02%.
RIO Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 7.80% |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.24% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.71% |
| 2022-12-31 | 12.81% |
| 2021-12-31 | 20.52% |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.03% |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.12% |
| 2018-12-31 | 15.00% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.15% |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.17% |
| 2015-12-31 | -0.95% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.05% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.30% |
| 2012-12-31 | -2.54% |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.87% |
| 2010-12-31 | 12.74% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.01% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.10% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.23% |
| 2006-12-31 | 21.56% |
| 2005-12-31 | 17.50% |
| 2004-12-31 | 12.53% |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.26% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.22% |
| 2001-12-31 | 5.50% |
| 2000-12-31 | 7.65% |
| 1999-12-31 | 8.17% |
| 1998-12-31 | 4.32% |
| 1997-12-31 | 7.33% |
| 1996-12-31 | 6.91% |
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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