Rio TintoRTPPF 73 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates RTPPF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Rio Tinto ranks better than 82.47% on this metric.
Rio Tinto PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rio Tinto's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RTPPF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.03 Med: 60.24 Max: 70.77
Current: 57.43
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Rio Tinto was 70.77%. The lowest was 54.03%. And the median was 60.24%.
RTPPF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.47% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs RTPPF: 57.43
Rio Tinto had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Rio Tinto was -3.80% per year.
Rio Tinto (OTCPK:RTPPF) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Rio Tinto had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Rio Tinto Gross Margin % Related Terms
Rio Tinto Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rio Tinto's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Rio Tinto's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rio Tinto's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Rio Tinto (RTPPF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rio Tinto and its competitors. Over the past decade, Rio Tinto's Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.03 to 70.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Rio Tinto ranks #128 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Rio Tinto's Gross Margin % too high?
Rio Tinto's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.03 to a high of 70.77. Based on the distribution chart, Rio Tinto ranks #128 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rio Tinto has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rio Tinto's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Rio Tinto ranks #128 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Rio Tinto in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Historically, Rio Tinto's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.03 to 70.77 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.18, based on 730 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rio Tinto and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rio Tinto's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.22, compared to a current price of $94.32 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Rio Tinto's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rio Tinto (RTPPF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 (RTPPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rio Tinto stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $94.32 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $69.22.
GuruFocus considers Rio Tinto to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RTPPF:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $69.22 vs. price of $94.32 (36.3% above fair value)
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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