Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 9.18%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.18% is 36% below its 5-year average of 14.45%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.18%–23.88%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 15.97% below its 12-month average of 10.93%.
RIO Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
RIO Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
RIO Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
RIO Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
9.18%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
10.93%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
12.42%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
14.45%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
12.58%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
9.65%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
11.08%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-15.97%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-26.06%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-36.48%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-27.04%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-4.86%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-17.13%
RIO Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO) | $152.24B | 9.18% | 10.93% | 12.42% | 14.45% |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs › | $142.89B | 23.14% | 21.87% | 19.41% | 18.53% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $102.62B | 12.23% | 10.17% | -2.70% | -0.68% |
| BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs › | $205.82B | 12.42% | 12.07% | 17.48% | 15.77% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 7.77% | 8.29% | 8.87% | 8.45% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 15.21% | 15.30% | 14.71% | 14.42% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 11.95% | 11.88% | 10.14% | 9.59% |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $75.05B | 8.16% | 8.55% | 8.69% | 7.83% |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 6.85% | 10.48% | 13.43% | 16.51% |
| Linde plc (LIN)vs › | $240.38B | 8.97% | 9.08% | 8.50% | 7.23% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
9.2%
ROE
34.5%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for RIO stock is 9.18%.
- Is Rio Tinto Group's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.18% is 36% below its 5-year average of 14.45%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.18%–23.88%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RIO stock is 10.93%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RIO stock is 12.42%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RIO stock is 14.45%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RIO stock is 12.58%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RIO stock is 9.65%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RIO stock is 11.08%.
RIO Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 9.18% |
| 2024-12-31 | 12.67% |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.64% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.17% |
| 2021-12-31 | 23.88% |
| 2020-12-31 | 13.17% |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.83% |
| 2018-12-31 | 16.70% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.49% |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.35% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.32% |
| 2014-12-31 | 7.88% |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.30% |
| 2012-12-31 | -1.09% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.74% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.38% |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.24% |
| 2008-12-31 | 7.74% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.52% |
| 2006-12-31 | 22.67% |
| 2005-12-31 | 19.85% |
| 2004-12-31 | 11.44% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.97% |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.10% |
| 2001-12-31 | 5.15% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.19% |
| 1999-12-31 | 8.26% |
| 1998-12-31 | 4.88% |
| 1997-12-31 | 7.71% |
| 1996-12-31 | 5.93% |
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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