Rio Tinto's cash flow for dividends for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-3,586 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-9,365 Mil.
Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.
Rio Tinto's quarterly payment of dividends
increased
from Dec. 2024 (A$-4,585 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-5,778 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2025 (A$-5,778 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-3,586 Mil).
Rio Tinto's annual payment of dividends
increased
from Dec. 2023 (A$-9,666 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (A$-11,092 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (A$-11,092 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-9,248 Mil).
Rio Tinto Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms
Rio Tinto Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rio Tinto's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-9,365 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of A$-9,365 Mil mean?
Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of A$-9,365 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Rio Tinto and its competitors.
Is Rio Tinto's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Rio Tinto's current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-9,365 Mil. Overall, Rio Tinto has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rio Tinto's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to competitors?
Rio Tinto's Cash Flow for Dividends of A$-9,365 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Rio Tinto and its competitors. Rio Tinto's current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-9,365 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rio Tinto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$128.13, compared to a current price of A$173.64 — trading 35.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-9,365 Mil. Rio Tinto's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-9,365 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rio Tinto stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$173.64 is trading 35.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$128.13.
GuruFocus considers Rio Tinto to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:RIO:
Cash Flow for Dividends: A$-9,365 Mil
GF Value™: A$128.13 vs. price of A$173.64 (35.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:RIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rio Tinto is a global diversified miner. Iron ore is its major commodity, with lesser contributions from copper and aluminum. Lithium, diamonds, gold, and industrial minerals are more minor contributors. The 1995 merger of RTZ and CRA, via a dual-listed structure, created the present-day company. The two operate as a single business entity, with shareholders in each company having equivalent economic and voting rights. Major assets included the Pilbara iron ore operations, a 30% stake in the Escondida copper mine, 66%-ownership of the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia, the Weipa and Gove bauxite mines in Australia, and six hydro-powered aluminum smelters in Canada.
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