Rio Tinto plc Profit Margin

Rio Tinto plc (RIO) currently reports a profit margin of 19.36% as of June 2026. That compares with 18.12% in the prior-year period — up 6.9% year over year. That is above the Materials sector average of 17.03%. Use the charts on this page to explore Rio Tinto plc's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Rio Tinto plc's profit margin increased from 18.12% to 19.36% — a 6.9% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Rio Tinto plc's profit margin of 19.36% is higher than the Materials sector average of 17.03%. That is roughly 13.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Rio Tinto plc's current 19.36% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 17.03%) and against RIO's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 19.36%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 17.03%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Rio Tinto plc, and consider following RIO for alerts when major investors trade the stock.