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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.38

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Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.38 is 31% above its 5-year average of 0.29, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.24–0.41).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 9.58% above its 12-month average of 0.35.

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Debt to Equity

RIO Debt to Equity Ratio

0.38

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

-35.18% 5Y
RIO Debt to Equity Ratio

RIO Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

RIO Debt to Equity Ratio

RIO Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

RIO Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.38

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.35

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.30

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.29

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.32

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.39

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.38

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+9.58%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+27.60%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+31.21%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+18.56%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-3.36%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+0.61%

RIO Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Rio Tinto Group (RIO)$152.24B0.380.350.300.29
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs ›$142.89B0.670.720.810.87
Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs ›$102.62B0.170.230.280.28
BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs ›$205.82B0.510.480.460.47
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B0.610.580.620.69
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B3.163.053.333.47
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B0.970.961.061.11
CRH plc (CRH)vs ›$75.05B0.820.760.660.66
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B0.580.550.490.51
Linde plc (LIN)vs ›$240.38B0.710.650.570.50

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.38

Current Ratio

1.44

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The debt to equity ratio for RIO stock is 0.38.
Is Rio Tinto Group's debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.38 is 31% above its 5-year average of 0.29, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.24–0.41).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for RIO stock is 0.35.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for RIO stock is 0.30.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for RIO stock is 0.29.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for RIO stock is 0.32.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for RIO stock is 0.39.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for RIO stock is 0.38.

RIO Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2025-12-310.38
2025-06-300.41
2024-12-310.25
2024-06-300.26
2023-12-310.26
2023-06-300.27
2022-12-310.24
2022-06-300.27
2021-12-310.26
2021-06-300.26
2020-12-310.30
2020-06-300.36
2019-12-310.36
2019-06-300.39
2018-12-310.29
2018-06-300.32
2017-12-310.34
2017-05-310.37
2016-12-310.45
2016-06-300.58
2015-12-310.62
2015-06-300.59
2014-12-310.54
2014-06-300.53
2013-12-310.62
2013-06-300.66
2012-12-310.57
2012-06-300.38
2011-12-310.42
2011-06-300.29
2010-12-310.26
2010-06-300.35
2009-12-310.52
2009-06-302.36
2008-12-311.93
2008-06-301.38
2007-12-311.89
2007-06-300.18
2006-12-310.19
2006-06-300.26
2005-12-310.27
2005-06-300.35
2004-12-310.40
2004-06-300.45
2003-12-310.60
2003-06-300.70
2002-12-310.81
2002-06-300.83
2001-12-310.89
2001-06-300.86
2000-12-310.79
2000-06-300.48
1999-12-310.45
1999-06-300.64
1998-12-310.71
1998-06-300.56
1997-12-310.61
1996-12-310.61
1995-12-310.54
1994-12-310.41
1993-12-310.46
1992-12-310.63
1991-12-310.60
1990-12-310.64
1989-12-311.01
1988-12-310.48
1987-12-310.57
1986-12-310.69
1985-12-310.61

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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.

London
57,271 employees
www.riotinto.com
Basic Materials / Industrial Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
CEO
Simon Callas Trott
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