Rio Tinto Group
Market Cap
$43.5B
Global Rank
#276
All-Time High
$180.9B
2026-12-31
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 25% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 1.1% of United Kingdom's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #275 Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. ($43.6B)
- Just below: #277 Paychex, Inc. ($43.1B)
- Best year: 2009 (+155%). Worst year: 2008 (-71%).
Rio Tinto Group Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance โ RIO.AX annual filings (2025) โ$57.6B revenue ยท $15.4B operating income ยท $10.0B net income
- โOperating margin: 26.8% on $57.6B in revenue.
- โR&D is 0.9% of revenue ($0.5B).
- โNet income margin: 17.3% โ $10.0B in profit.
- โFree cash flow: $4.5B (7.8% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $42.2B
Total
$35.8B
Capital Expenditures
$12.3B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$4.5B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
About Rio Tinto Group
Rio Tinto Group is a BritishโAustralian multinational mining company headquartered in London, England, and Melbourne, Australia. It was founded in 1873 when a group of British investors purchased a mine complex on the Rรญo Tinto, in Huelva, Spain, from the Spanish government. It has grown through a long series of mergers and acquisitions and is today a major producer of commodities such as copper, iron ore, aluminium and lithium.
Rio Tinto Group Market Cap History (2026โ2026)
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43.5B | #276(โ19) | +25.3% |
| 2025 | $34.7B | #295(โ18) | +31.6% |
| 2024 | $26.4B | #313(โ8) | -8.4% |
| 2023 | $28.8B | #305(โ5) | +22.5% |
| 2022 | $23.5B | #300(โ22) | +28.0% |
| 2021 | $18.4B | #322(โ8) | -2.7% |
| 2020 | $18.9B | #314(โ15) | +20.5% |
| 2019 | $15.7B | #299(โ5) | +41.1% |
| 2018 | $11.1B | #294(โ2) | +8.9% |
| 2017 | $10.2B | #292(โ9) | +32.4% |
| 2016 | $7.7B | #283(โ6) | +40.3% |
| 2015 | $5.5B | #289(โ13) | -18.9% |
| 2014 | $6.8B | #276(โ9) | -12.0% |
| 2013 | $7.7B | #267(โ28) | +6.4% |
| 2012 | $7.2B | #239(โ11) | +12.2% |
| 2011 | $6.4B | #228(โ23) | -28.4% |
| 2010 | $9.0B | #205(โ2) | +15.7% |
| 2009 | $7.8B | #203(โ34) | +155.0% |
| 2008 | $3.0B | #237(โ56) | -71.3% |
| 2007 | $10.6B | #181(โ34) | +83.6% |
| 2006 | $5.8B | #215(โ7) | +9.2% |
| 2005 | $5.3B | #208(โ18) | +80.5% |
| 2004 | $2.9B | #226(โ13) | +7.8% |
| 2003 | $2.7B | #213(โ13) | +11.6% |
| 2002 | $2.4B | #200(โ4) | -6.2% |
| 2001 | $2.6B | #204(โ7) | +30.7% |
| 2000 | $2.0B | #197(โ48) | -10.0% |
| 1999 | $2.2B | #149(โ7) | +70.4% |
| 1998 | $1.3B | #156(โ5) | +10.3% |
| 1997 | $1.2B | #151(โ11) | -6.2% |
| 1996 | $1.3B | #140(โ17) | +2.9% |
| 1995 | $1.2B | #123(โ16) | +23.1% |
| 1994 | $987.7M | #107 |
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FAQ
What is Rio Tinto Group's market cap?
Rio Tinto Group (RIO.AX) has a market capitalization of $43.5B, making it the #276 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was Rio Tinto Group's highest market cap?
Rio Tinto Group's all-time high market cap was $180.9B, reached in 2026-12-31. Its highest rank was #276 in 2026.
What sector is Rio Tinto Group in?
Rio Tinto Group is in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry. It is based in United Kingdom.
How has Rio Tinto Group's market cap changed over time?
Rio Tinto Group has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $43.5B in 2026 to $43.5B today.