Rio Tinto plc Profit Margin

Rio Tinto plc's profit margin stands at 19.33% as of December 2025. That compares with 20.47% in the prior-year period — down 5.6% year over year. That is above the Materials sector average of 16.45%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Rio Tinto plc reported 19.33% in profit margin versus 20.47% a year earlier — a 5.6% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Rio Tinto plc sits higher the Materials benchmark (16.45%) with a profit margin of 19.33%. That is roughly 17.5% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 19.33% for Rio Tinto plc means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Rio Tinto plc's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places RIO next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.