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Rio TintoRTPPF 78 EV-to-EBIT is 10.30 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 7.21. GuruFocus rates RTPPF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Metals & Mining companies, Rio Tinto ranks better than 56.01% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Rio Tinto's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $149,776 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Rio Tinto's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $16,397 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.
Rio Tinto EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Rio Tinto EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rio Tinto's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Rio Tinto's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Rio Tinto EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Rio Tinto's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rio Tinto's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Rio Tinto's current Enterprise Value is $168,836 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Rio Tinto's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $16,397 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.
Rio Tinto (RTPPF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.30 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Rio Tinto and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 7.21. Over the past decade, Rio Tinto's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.24 to 293.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Rio Tinto ranks #293 out of 666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Rio Tinto's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Rio Tinto's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.30 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.24 to a high of 293.19. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.87. Rio Tinto's value of 10.30 is 13.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rio Tinto ranks #293 out of 666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rio Tinto has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rio Tinto's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Rio Tinto ranks #293 out of 666 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Rio Tinto in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.87. Rio Tinto's value of 10.30 is 13.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Rio Tinto's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.24 to 293.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.21 vs. the industry median of 11.87, Rio Tinto has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 11.87, based on 666 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rio Tinto's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.30 is 13.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Rio Tinto and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rio Tinto's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.30, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 7.21. 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 (RTPPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.20, compared to a current price of $88.38 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.30, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.21 and 13.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.87. Rio Tinto's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rio Tinto (RTPPF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.30 as of Jul. 22, 2026. 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 (RTPPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rio Tinto stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $88.38 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $69.20.
GuruFocus considers Rio Tinto to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RTPPF:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.30 (43% above median its 10-year median of 7.21)
GF Value™: $69.20 vs. price of $88.38 (27.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#293 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RTPPF 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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