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9/9 Score

Rio Tinto Group

Analysis Date: February 16, 2026

Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals Segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting. The Copper segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products and exploration activities. The Minerals segment is involved in mining and processing of borates, titanium dioxide feedstock, and iron concentrate and pellets; diamond mining, sorting, and marketing; and development projects for battery materials, such as lithium. It also owns and operates open pit and underground mines; and refineries, smelters, processing plants and power, and shipping facilities. Rio Tinto Group was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 18.1%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 9.9%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 5.8%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 6.5%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: 0.1%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 54.0%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Basic Materials

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.41x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 44.8%

Analysis Summary

This looks like a company with a solid foundation. The consistent growth and strong Returns on Equity and Invested Capital suggest a business that's effectively compounding value. Add to that a defensible moat and conservative debt, and you have the makings of a company that could be a long-term winner in the portfolio.

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