Rio Tinto (RIO.L) research
Rio Tinto plc is a global metals and mining business producing commodities including iron ore, copper, aluminium and lithium through operations and projects across multiple countries.
Investment Score
Investment Score 67 (Rating: Buy). The score is driven primarily by strong Valuation (score 85, contribution 18.89), Financial Health (score 85, contribution 18.89) and Profitability (score 74, contribution 16.44). Growth (score 44, contribution 9.78) and Dividend Sustainability (score 25, contribution 2.78) are the main detractors. Analyst consensus was unavailable and excluded. Confidence in the composite score is reported at 83, but several material data gaps (P/E and price/book are 'n/a'; free cash flow and capex reported as 0; gross profit listed as 0) and marked intraday price volatility (last price 7,174 GBp vs previous close 4,503.5; day change +59.2983%) warrant caution when interpreting the mechanical rating. This narrative is educational only and not investment advice.
Score: 67
Dividend evidence
- Ex-dividend 24 September 2026 · £1.92 · estimated · Yahoo
Sources and limitations
Last updated 2 August 2026. Historical payments do not guarantee future distributions. Research and educational information only.