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Is the EV/Sales ratio high or low?

The EV/Sales ratio of 1.51x is 39% above its 5-year average of 1.09x, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.72x–1.78x).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 12.71% above its 12-month average of 1.34x.

EV/EBITDA|P/S Ratio|Revenue|All Metrics
EV/Sales Ratio

RIO EV/Sales Ratio Chart

1.51x
+57.29% 1Y
RIO EV/Sales Ratio

RIO Average EV/Sales Ratio Chart

RIO EV/Sales Ratio

RIO Current vs Average EV/Sales Ratio Chart

RIO EV/Sales Ratio Metrics

EV/SALES RATIO

1.51x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG TTM

1.34x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 3Y

1.03x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 5Y

1.03x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 10Y

1.18x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 15Y

N/A

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+12.71%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+47.30%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+47.22%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+27.68%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

RIO Competitors' EV/Sales Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/SALES RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Rio Tinto Group (RIO)$152.86B1.51x1.34x1.03x1.03x
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs ›$142.89B9.84x9.84x8.06x6.84x
Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs ›$102.62B4.15x4.83x3.92x3.87x
BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs ›$207.10B2.08x1.68x1.44x1.42x
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B3.65x3.18x2.88x2.79x
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B4.13x4.18x4.13x4.04x
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B5.42x5.33x4.90x4.77x
CRH plc (CRH)vs ›$72.84B1.64x2.28x1.99x1.51x
Linde plc (LIN)vs ›$240.38B7.64x7.20x6.98x6.41x
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B1.98x1.90x1.66x1.69x

Understanding EV/Sales

Enterprise Value (EV) = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash

Sales = Total Revenue (TTM)

EV/Sales is commonly used because:

  • It works for unprofitable companies where P/E doesn't apply
  • Revenue is harder to manipulate than earnings
  • It supports comparisons across companies at different profitability stages
  • It is frequently used for software and other revenue-growth-focused companies

Note: EV/Sales does not include margin, debt maturity, cash conversion, or growth durability by itself.

EV/Sales Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/Sales = Enterprise Value / Revenue (TTM)

Enterprise value to sales compares total company value to revenue, useful across capital structures and for unprofitable companies.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EV/Sales Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/Sales ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The EV/Sales ratio for RIO stock is 1.51x.
Is Rio Tinto Group's EV/Sales ratio high or low?
The EV/Sales ratio of 1.51x is 39% above its 5-year average of 1.09x, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.72x–1.78x).
What is the TTM average EV/Sales ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The TTM average EV/Sales ratio for RIO stock is 1.34x.
What is the 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for RIO stock is 1.03x.
What is the 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for RIO stock is 1.03x.
What is the 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
The 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for RIO stock is 1.18x.

RIO EV/Sales Ratio History

DATEEV/SALES RATIO
2026-06-261.51x
2026-06-251.53x
2026-06-241.51x
2026-06-231.54x
2026-06-221.59x
2026-06-181.60x
2026-06-171.64x
2026-06-161.69x
2026-06-151.69x
2026-06-121.68x
2026-06-111.66x
2026-06-101.59x
2026-06-091.62x
2026-06-081.62x
2026-06-051.61x
2026-06-041.68x
2026-06-031.72x
2026-06-021.77x
2026-06-011.73x
2026-05-291.70x
2026-05-281.70x
2026-05-271.70x
2026-05-261.70x
2026-05-221.66x
2026-05-211.67x
2026-05-201.65x
2026-05-191.62x
2026-05-181.65x
2026-05-151.66x
2026-05-141.74x
2026-05-131.78x
2026-05-121.74x
2026-05-111.72x
2026-05-081.68x
2026-05-071.65x
2026-05-061.68x
2026-05-051.61x
2026-05-041.58x
2026-05-011.61x
2026-04-301.61x
2026-04-291.55x
2026-04-281.58x
2026-04-271.60x
2026-04-241.60x
2026-04-231.59x
2026-04-221.61x
2026-04-211.57x
2026-04-201.60x
2026-04-171.60x
2026-04-161.60x
2026-04-151.58x
2026-04-141.59x
2026-04-131.59x
2026-04-101.58x
2026-04-091.56x
2026-04-081.58x
2026-04-071.52x
2026-04-061.51x
2026-04-021.52x
2026-04-011.53x
2026-03-311.50x
2026-03-301.44x
2026-03-271.41x
2026-03-261.39x
2026-03-251.42x
2026-03-241.41x
2026-03-231.39x
2026-03-201.35x
2026-03-191.39x
2026-03-181.42x
2026-03-171.45x
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2026-03-121.47x
2026-03-111.49x
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2026-03-091.46x
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2026-01-291.58x
2026-01-281.55x
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2026-01-231.51x
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2026-01-151.45x
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2026-01-121.39x
2026-01-091.37x
2026-01-081.41x
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2026-01-061.43x
2026-01-051.40x
2026-01-021.37x
2025-12-311.35x
2025-12-301.36x
2025-12-291.36x
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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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