Rio TintoRTPPF 73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 10.50. GuruFocus rates RTPPF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,659 Metals & Mining companies, Rio Tinto ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Rio Tinto's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $10,876 Mil. Rio Tinto's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $117,868 Mil. Therefore, Rio Tinto's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rio Tinto's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
RTPPF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.8 Med: 10.5 Max: 21.94
Current: 8.74
During the past 13 years, Rio Tinto's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 21.94%. The lowest was 5.80%. And the median was 10.50%.
RTPPF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 87.21% of 2659
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.32
vs RTPPF: 8.74
Rio Tinto (OTCPK:RTPPF) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Rio Tinto Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Rio Tinto Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rio Tinto's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Rio Tinto Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Rio Tinto's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Rio Tinto's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rio Tinto's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.23% mean?
Rio Tinto (RTPPF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.23% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Rio Tinto and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 10.50. Over the past decade, Rio Tinto's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.80 to 21.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Rio Tinto ranks #340 out of 2659 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Rio Tinto's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Rio Tinto's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.23% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 10.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.80 to a high of 21.94. Based on the distribution chart, Rio Tinto ranks #340 out of 2659 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Rio Tinto ranks #340 out of 2659 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Rio Tinto in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Rio Tinto's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.80 to 21.94 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Rio Tinto and its competitors. Rio Tinto's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.23%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 10.50. 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 $70.03, compared to a current price of $94.32 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.23%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 10.50. Rio Tinto's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rio Tinto (RTPPF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.23% 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 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.03.
GuruFocus considers Rio Tinto to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RTPPF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.23% (12% below median its 10-year median of 10.50)
GF Value™: $70.03 vs. price of $94.32 (34.7% 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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