Net Profit Margin: 17.68%
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 17.68% is 22% below its 5-year average of 22.71%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.62%–37.22%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 4.79% below its 12-month average of 18.57%.
RIO Profit Margin
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
RIO Average Net Profit Margin Chart
RIO Current vs Average Net Profit Margin Chart
RIO Net Profit Margin Metrics
NET PROFIT MARGIN
17.68%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
18.57%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
18.32%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
22.71%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
20.87%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
14.42%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
11.65%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-3.51%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-22.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-15.30%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+22.58%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+51.76%
RIO Competitors' Net Profit Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO) | $152.24B | 17.68% | 18.57% | 18.32% | 22.71% |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs › | $142.89B | 34.16% | 30.91% | 28.15% | 27.22% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $102.62B | 34.64% | 25.05% | 6.21% | 9.87% |
| BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs › | $205.82B | 20.10% | 15.89% | 25.82% | 23.89% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 10.34% | 7.98% | 9.72% | 10.40% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 10.86% | 11.25% | 10.50% | 10.40% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 12.80% | 13.16% | 10.75% | 6.94% |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $75.05B | 9.04% | 10.02% | 10.69% | 9.27% |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 7.06% | 11.33% | 21.16% | 23.03% |
| Linde plc (LIN)vs › | $240.38B | 20.56% | 20.09% | 17.87% | 15.52% |
Margin Comparison
Operating Margin
27.1%
Net Profit Margin
17.7%
Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Net Profit Margin FAQ
- What is the net profit margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The net profit margin for RIO stock is 17.68%.
- Is Rio Tinto Group's net profit margin high or low?
- The net profit margin of 17.68% is 22% below its 5-year average of 22.71%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.62%–37.22%).
- What is the TTM average net profit margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The TTM average net profit margin for RIO stock is 18.57%.
- What is the 3Y average net profit margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 3Y average net profit margin for RIO stock is 18.32%.
- What is the 5Y average net profit margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 5Y average net profit margin for RIO stock is 22.71%.
- What is the 10Y average net profit margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 10Y average net profit margin for RIO stock is 20.87%.
- What is the 15Y average net profit margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 15Y average net profit margin for RIO stock is 14.42%.
- What is the 20Y average net profit margin for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 20Y average net profit margin for RIO stock is 11.65%.
RIO Net Profit Margin History
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 17.68% |
| 2025-06-30 | 16.85% |
| 2024-12-31 | 21.17% |
| 2024-06-30 | 21.67% |
| 2023-12-31 | 18.05% |
| 2023-06-30 | 19.19% |
| 2022-12-31 | 13.62% |
| 2022-06-30 | 29.92% |
| 2021-12-31 | 28.87% |
| 2021-06-30 | 37.22% |
| 2020-12-31 | 25.56% |
| 2020-06-30 | 17.13% |
| 2019-12-31 | 17.29% |
| 2019-06-30 | 19.93% |
| 2018-12-31 | 44.92% |
| 2018-06-30 | 21.99% |
| 2017-12-31 | 26.35% |
| 2017-05-31 | 17.11% |
| 2016-12-31 | 15.89% |
| 2016-06-30 | 11.05% |
| 2015-12-31 | -9.92% |
| 2015-06-30 | 4.48% |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.11% |
| 2014-06-30 | 18.09% |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.30% |
| 2013-06-30 | 7.02% |
| 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% |
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| 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% |
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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